'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
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