Vascular access (VA) devices, including peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs), central venous catheters (CVCs), and haemodialysis access such as arteriovenous fistulas and grafts, are among the most commonly performed invasive procedures in healthcare. Despite their widespread use, outcome evaluation has largely focused on technical success and complications, with limited attention to patient-reported experience measures (PREMs). This scoping review aimed to map the literature on PREMs in VA, identify validated instruments, summarize key experiential domains, and highlight methodological and implementation gaps. The review followed the Arksey and O’Malley framework and adhered to PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, and Google Scholar was conducted for studies published between January 2015 and March 2025. Studies involving adult populations that reported the development, validation, or application of PREMs or VA-specific quality-of-life instruments were included. Of 427 records identified, nine studies met the inclusion criteria, with most conducted in haemodialysis populations. Two validated VA-specific instruments were identified: the VA Questionnaire and the VA-Specific Quality of Life (VASQoL) tool. Seven key domains emerged, including communication, shared decision-making, procedural comfort, emotional impact, physical burden, trust in providers, and cosmetic concerns. Generic quality-of-life tools showed limited sensitivity to VA-specific experiences. Overall, PREM research in VA remains limited, highlighting the need for broader validation and integration into patient-centered care frameworks.
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