The quality of PICC maintenance is a critical component in ensuring patient safety. While PICC is widely used in clinical settings, complications such as catheter-related infections and thrombosis continue to threaten patient safety and increase healthcare costs. Standardized maintenance relies heavily on the professional competence of PICC specialist nurses. This article systematically reviews the current research status, influencing factors, and improvement strategies related to the catheter maintenance competencies of PICC specialist nurses. It aims to raise awareness among healthcare professionals regarding the importance of PICC maintenance skills and to provide insights for future clinical development.

Yuting Shen, Fengjiao Chang, Xuehui Hu. Current Research Status of PICC Specialist Nurses' Catheter Maintenance Competency. Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences (2025), Vol. 6, Issue 8: 48-54. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMHS.2025.060806.

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