A large-scale survey on sharp injuries among hospital-based healthcare workers in China
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DOI: 10.1038/srep42620
Abstract: A multi-center survey on sharp injuries (SIs) among hospital-based healthcare workers (HCWs) in seven provinces of China between August and December 2011 was performed. In each province, HCWs from at least 30 hospitals were surveyed… read more here.
Keywords: among hospital; hcws; survey; sharp injuries ... See more keywords
Sharp injuries and their relationship with stress among nurses working in acute care settings.
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DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12595
Abstract: BACKGROUND Sharp injuries are common reasons for the transmission of blood-borne diseases in acute care settings. Fear of sharp injuries and their consequences can expose nurses to high levels of stress (sharp injuries stress). AIM… read more here.
Keywords: injuries stress; sharp injuries; care settings; stress ... See more keywords
Circumstances and Structure of Occupational Sharp Injuries among Healthcare Workers of a Selected Hospital in Central Poland
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15081722
Abstract: (1) Background: An analysis of work-related sharp injuries in Healthcare Workers (HCWs) based at a selected hospital in Central Poland by presenting the frequency of accidents, injury rates, and identifying circumstances of Needle Sticks and… read more here.
Keywords: selected hospital; sharp injuries; hospital central; healthcare workers ... See more keywords
Prevention from Sharp Injuries in the Hospital Sector: An Italian National Observatory on the Implementation of the Council Directive 2010/32/EU before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191711144
Abstract: Sharp injuries, determining the risk of bloodborne infections and psychological distress in healthcare workers, may be prevented by a set of strategies, legally enforced in Europe through the Directive 2010/32/EU. To assess its level of… read more here.
Keywords: safety; sharp injuries; hospital; covid pandemic ... See more keywords
Non-Safety and Safety Device Sharp Injuries—Risk of Incidents, SEDs Availability, Attitudes and Perceptions of Nurses According to Cross-Sectional Survey in Poland
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811315
Abstract: Sharp injuries are a serious issue among healthcare workers (HCWs). The aim of the study was to examine the frequency of sharps injuries among nurses (who have the most frequent contact with infectious material) when… read more here.
Keywords: safety; sharp injuries; non safety; cross sectional ... See more keywords