Background: Today's hospitals rely on intravenous (IV) catheter as essential tools to deliver
IV medication, blood products, and nutritional fluids to patients. Approximately 90% of all
patients entering the hospital environment for care have some form of intravenous therapy
during their hospital stay. Administering vital medications to these patients through the use of
IV catheter can be complicated by related serious infection.Aim of the study: was to
evaluate the impact of the educational intervention program for maternity nurses about
intravenous catheter and its effect on phlebitis rate. Subjects & Methods: Research design:
A Quazi experimental design was used to fulfill the aim of the study. Setting: The study was
conducted at the (maternity) obstetrical and gynecological units of El-Minia University
hospital. Sample: The sample of the study comprised 40 nurses and 40 patients. Tools of
data collection: Two tools for nurses: Assessment sheet comprised two parts; a-Sociodemographic
data and Pre/Post knowledge Assessment sheet and Pre/Post Observational
Checklist for nurses practical level and another two tools for patients: Assessment Sheet &
Pre/ post phlebitis Scale for Patients Results of the present study were; there were
statistically significant differences in pre and post knowledge and practical level for nurses.
Rate of phlebitis among patients after application of program were decreased. Conclusion,
Nurses who received educational intervention program had improved in their knowledge and
practical level and reflects patient's phlebitis rate. Recommendations: Continuous in –
service training program to update the nurses' knowledge and practice about IV catheter for
all nurses. Hospital should have implementation plans designed to prevent the incidence of
phlebitis.