'Stat' workflow modifications to expedite care after needlestick injuries.
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DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqaa209
Abstract: BACKGROUND Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is recommended to start within hours of needlestick injuries (NSIs) among healthcare workers (HCWs). Delays associated with awaiting the results of testing from the source patient… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; source patient; hiv; needlestick injuries ... See more keywords
P-265 ECONOMIC IMPACT OF PREVENTABLE OCCUPATIONAL BLOOD EXPOSURES IN A TUNISIAN HOSPITAL
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DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0837
Abstract: Occupational Blood Exposures (OBEs) present is a significant public health concern within healthcare settings. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated costs of OBEs in a hospital. A cross sectional retrospective study was… read more here.
Keywords: hospital; blood exposures; occupational blood; 265 economic ... See more keywords
Analysis of factors associated with needlestick injuries of clinical nurses by applying a human factor analysis and classification system: A nationwide cross-sectional survey.
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DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16959
Abstract: AIMS This study aims to investigate the current situation of needlestick injuries (NSIs) of clinical nurses and identify associated factors by using the theoretical framework of the human factors analysis and classification system (HFACS). DESIGN… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; nsis; analysis classification; medicine ... See more keywords
Do training and needle-safety devices prevent needlestick injuries? A systematised review of the literature.
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DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2018.27.16.944
Abstract: This systematised review was undertaken to appraise research on the effects of training and the use of needle-safety devices (NSDs) on the prevention of needlestick injuries (NSIs) among health workers, focusing on a European perspective.… read more here.
Keywords: literature; systematised review; needle safety; needlestick injuries ... See more keywords
Prevalence of needlestick injuries among nursing interns: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.21037/apm-21-703
Abstract: BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to analyze the prevalence of needlestick injuries (NSI) of trainee nursing students and to understand the cause of injury and psychological reactions following injury, and take corresponding… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence needlestick; prevalence; needlestick injuries; overall prevalence ... See more keywords