Journal articles: 'Needlestick and Sharp Injuries'

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Tsegaye Amlak, Baye, Shegaw Tesfa, Betelhem Tesfamichael, et al. "Needlestick and sharp injuries and its associated factors among healthcare workers in Southern Ethiopia." SAGE Open Medicine 11 (January 2023): 205031212211495. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/20503121221149536.

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Background: Needlesticks and sharp injuries are occupational hazards for healthcare workers that result from the accidental piercing of the skin. Needlestick injuries expose healthcare workers to blood and body fluids that may be infected and can be transmitted to them. Healthcare workers have been exposed to blood-borne pathogens through contaminated needles and other sharp materials every day. Around 20 blood-borne diseases can be transmitted through casual needlesticks and sharp injuries. Objective: To assess needlestick and sharp injuries and its associated factors among healthcare workers in Southern Ethiopia, 2021. Methods: The hospital-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among 341 healthcare workers in Worabe Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from June 10 to July 6, 2021. A stratified sampling technique was used and data were collected using standardized structural questionnaires by BSc nursing professionals. The collected data were checked for completeness and consistency by the investigator. The completed questionnaire was given an identification number and entered into EpiData version 3.5.1. The data were coded and analyzed using SPSS version 26 using a binary logistic regression model and presented with texts, tables, and graphs. Results: The finding revealed that 30.6% of healthcare workers had experienced needlestick and sharp injuries within their working area. Healthcare workers not trained on safety measures of needlestick and sharp injury (adjusted odds ratio: 7.179 (3.494–14.749)), working in the delivery unit (adjusted odds ratio: 6.528 (3.171–11.834)), being older age (adjusted odds ratio: 3.394 (1.775–7.126)), working in inpatient unit (3.278 (1.804–5.231)), working in an emergency unit (adjusted odds ratio: 5.718 (4.326–6.398)), working in an operation room theater (adjusted odds ratio: 2.359 (1.781–4.430)), working as a medical laboratory technician (adjusted odds ratio: 1.070 (1.432–3.304)), working in pediatrics unit (adjusted odds ratio: 1.063 (1.431–2.843)), working as cleaners (adjusted odds ratio: 0.018 (0.002–0.195)), working <40 h per week (adjusted odds ratio: 0.036 (0.004–0.345)), and seldom needle recapping (adjusted odds ratio: 0.043 (0.015–0.125)) were statistically associated with needlestick and sharp injury. Conclusions: In this study, there is a high magnitude of needlestick or sharp injuries among healthcare workers. Lack of training on work-related safety measures; working in delivery; being older age; working in the inpatient unit, emergency, operation room, and pediatrics units; being laboratory technicians, and cleaners; working hours per week; and seldom needle recapping were significant predictors of needlestick and sharp injury.

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Haiduven, Donna J., Tammy M. DeMaio, and David A. Stevens. "A Five-Year Study of Needlestick Injuries: Significant Reduction Associated With Communication, Education, and Convenient Placement of Sharps Containers." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 13, no. 5 (1992): 265–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/646525.

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AbstractObjective:To decrease the numbers of needlesticks among healthcare workers.Design:All reported needlestick injuries at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, California, were reviewed, analyzed, and tabulated by the infection control department yearly from 1986 to 1990.Setting:A 588-bed county teaching hospital in San Jose, California, affiliated with Stanford University.Participants:All employees of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center who reported needlestick injuries on injury report forms.Interventions:From April to December 1987, more needle disposal containers were added to as many patient care areas and as close to the area of use as possible. Results of 1986, 1988, 1989, and 1990 analyses were communicated yearly to all personnel, extensive educational programs were conducted in 1987 and 1988, and educational efforts continued in 1989 and 1990.Results:In 1986, there were 259 needlestick injuries at our institution, 22% (32) from recapping. After needle disposal containers were added to all patient care areas, needlestick injuries for 1988 totalled 143, a 45% decrease in the total needlestick injuries and a 53% decrease in recapping injuries. Communication of results to all areas of the hospital and educational activities were started in 1987 and continued through the next 3 years. In 1989, there were 135 needlestick injuries, a decrease of 6% from 1988; recapping injuries decreased 40% from 1988. In 1990, there were 104 needlestick injuries, a 23% decrease since 1989, and a 33% decrease in recapping injuries. The total number of needlestick injuries from 1986 to 1990 decreased by 60%, and those injuries from recapping decreased by 81% to 89%.Conclusions:We have continued to monitor needlestick injuries, communicate findings to all personnel, and include needlestick prevention in educational programs. We contend that more convenient placement of needle disposal containers, communication of tidings, and education do decrease needlestick injuries in healthcare workers.

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Kulik, Eva M., and Michael M. Bornstein. "Needlestick injuries and related occupational accidents with sharp objects in a dental school." SWISS DENTAL JOURNAL SSO – Science and Clinical Topics 135, no. 01 (2025): 188–201. https://doi.org/10.61872/sdj-2025-01-07.

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This study aimed to summarize retrospectively all needlestick and sharp object injuries that were reported for dental personnel and dental students at the University Center for Dental Medicine Basel (UZB) over a five-year period, from 2019 to 2023. All occupational accidents involving sharp objects, including needlestick injuries and cuts from scalpel blades, were documented by the Human Resources Department of the UZB. The information recorded included the person group (i.e. dental personnel including dentists and dental nurses or students), gender of the individual, and age. The annual incidence of accidents involving needlesticks or sharps ranged from five to 15 among dental personnel and from two to five among dental students. The mean incidence over this 5-year period was 4.4%. No statistically significant differences were found between the years (p = 0.48). Likewise, no statistically significant differences were observed for gender (p = 0.57) or person group (p = 0.99). The highest annual pooled incidence was observed in 2020, with a value of 5.8%. The highest incidence for dental personnel was 6.4% in 2020 and 6.4% in 2019 for dental students. In light of the regular occurrence of injuries with sharp objects, it is necessary to implement supplementary protective measures with the objective of further reducing the incidence of such accidents.

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Liyew, Bikis, Menbeu Sultan, Mebrat Michael, Ambaye Dejen Tilahun, and Tilahun Kassew. "Magnitude and Determinants of Needlestick and Sharp Injuries among Nurses Working in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia." BioMed Research International 2020 (December 17, 2020): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6295841.

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Background. Needlestick and sharp injuries are a big risk to the health of nurses. Every day, nurses face the likelihood that they will injure themselves. Although many injuries will have no adverse effect, the possibility of acquiring infections like hepatitis C virus, hepatitis B virus, and human immunodeficiency virus can cause untold psychological harm. Nurses are in danger of injuries caused by needlestick and sharp instruments in hospitals. Objective. The objective of this study was to assess the magnitude and determinants of needlestick and/or sharp injuries among nurses working at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2018. Methods. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 268 nurses working at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital from February to March 2018. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. A bivariate and multivariate logistic regression model was fitted to spot factors associated with needlestick and/or sharp injury. An adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was computed to determine the level of significance. Result. The prevalence of needlestick and/or sharp injuries among nurses was 36.2% (95% CI 30.2%, 42.3%). Presence of contaminated needles and/or sharp materials in the working area ( AOR = 2.052 (95% CI 1.110, 3.791)), needle recapping after use ( AOR = 1.780 (95% CI 1.025, 3.091)), working in the pediatric ward ( AOR = 0.323 (95% CI 0.112, 0.930)), and being female ( AOR = 0.461 (95% CI 0.252, 0.845)) were significantly associated with needlestick and/or sharp injury at p value of ≤0.05. Conclusion and Recommendation. The proportion of needlestick and/or sharp injury was high among nurses. The safety of nurses depends directly on the degree to which nurses can identify and control the numerous occupational hazards specific to jobs. Thus, working unit specific safety precautions, a safe working environment, and appropriate needle and sharp disposal improve nurses’ safety practices and thereby decrease the injuries.

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Wu, Szu-Hsien, Chia-Chang Huang, Shiau-Shian Huang, et al. "Effects of virtual reality training on decreasing the rates of needlestick or sharp injury in new-coming medical and nursing interns in Taiwan." Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions 17 (January 20, 2020): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.3352/jeehp.2020.17.1.

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Purpose: Senior nursing and medical interns’ lack of familiarity and confidence with respect to practicing universal precaution for the prevention of occupational needlestick or sharp injuries may harm themselves. Trainees’ self-reported needlestick or sharp injury rate was known to be especially high during the first 2 months of internship in Taiwan. This prospective cohort study aimed to assess the effect of newly developed virtual reality (VR) game, which uses Gagne’s learning model to improve universal precaution for needlestick or sharp injury prevention and decrease the rates of needle stick or sharp injuries in new-coming medical and nursing interns in Taiwan.Methods: From 2017 to 2019, the VR system was developed and applied in training of 59 new-coming nursing and 50 medical interns. Occupational needlestick or sharp injury prevention was sought to be achieved through a game of right and wrong choices for safe or unsafe universal precaution behaviors.Results: In comparison with medical interns, a higher proportion of nursing interns had past experiences of deep occupational needlestick or sharp injury. Before VR training, the familiarity and confidence for needlestick or sharp injury prevention were higher among nursing interns than medical interns. Trainees with past experiences of deep needlestick or sharp injury exhibited better performance on the accuracy rate and time needed to complete 20 decisions than those without past experiences in VR practice. All trainees showed an improved performance after VR training. A high proportion of trainees reported that the VR-based training significantly decreased their anxiety about needlestick or sharp injury prevention.Conclusion: This self-developed VR game system using Gagne’s flow improved universal precaution for needlestick or sharp injury prevention and reduced the needlestick or sharp injury rates in the first 2 months of nursing and medical internship.

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Kusbaryanto and Listiowati. "The situation awareness of health workers about needlestick and sharp injuries at hospital." Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science 20, no. 4 (2021): 774–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v20i4.54133.

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Background: The nosocomial infection occurs in patients who are under medical treatments in hospitals or other health facilities, which has not yet occurred at the time of admission. This infection can occur as delivering treatments for other diseases; and even after the patients has returned from the hospital.The purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of an education about the danger of needlestick to the situational awareness of health workers regarding the needlestick and sharp injuries in hospitals. Method: This study is a quasi-experiments with pretest and post-test control group design. The samples of this study was collected using purposive sampling with 98 respondents in the experiment group and 29 respondents in the control group. The data were analyzed by Wilcoxon and Independent sample T test. Meanwhile, the data were collected by questionnaires. Result: The measurement results of the situation awarenessin the control group, mean is 45.31, and SD is 3.57; in the treatment group, mean is 46.77, and SD is 4.04.The differences of the situation awareness of needlestick and sharp objects in the control group, before and after education, is p = 0.981 (> 0.05); the result is not significant. The differences of the situation awareness of needlestick and sharp objects in the treatment group, before and after education, is p = 0.001 (<0.05); the result is significant. The differences of the situation awareness in control group and treatment group, after education, is p = 0.001 (<0.05); the result is significant. Conclution: The education about the prevention of needlestick and sharp objects on health workers is effective to raise the situation awareness about the danger of needlestick and sharp objects in health workers in hospitals. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.20(4) 2021 p.774-778

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Tran Thi Quynh, Anh, and Katrina Einhellig. "PRACTICES FOR PREVENTION NEEDLESTICK AND SHARPS INJURIES AMONG NURSING STUDENTS." Belitung Nursing Journal 3, no. 3 (2017): 183–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.33546/bnj.63.

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Background: Needlestick and sharp injuries are a serious hazard in any health care setting for health care workers and students during clinical practice. Thus, the efforts to prevent the needlestick and sharps injuries are needed and considered a part of the routine practice.Objective: This study aimed to investigate the frequency of nursing students in doing the correct practice in prevention needlestick and sharps injuries.Methods: This cross- sectional study was conducted between 2013 and 2014 in nursing students of Tien Giang Medical College who participated in clinical practice. There were 360 students participated in the study using simple random sampling. Data were collected using the practical assessment checklist and demographic characteristics questionnaire. Data were processed using STATA 12.0, and analyzed using Chi-square and Fisher test.Results: The students who did general practice correctly accounted for 52.50%, and those who did practice incorrectly was 47.5%. The students who used gauze or wool wrap in inhaler were 59.7%, wearing gloves in practice (39.2%), do not disassemble needles from syringes after injection 50%, and removing needles into barrel after injection (65.6%). There was statistically significant relationship between time of participation in clinical practice and correct practice with p-value 0.04 (<0.05)Conclusion: The correct practice of nursing students related to the prevention of needlestick and sharps injuries remains low. There was a significant relationship between time of participation in clinical practice and correct nursing practice. It is suggested that students must be taught about the risk of infection at the beginning of clinical practice, and constantly reminded throughout the learning process, especially for injection safety awareness, knowledge and techniques about the risk of transmission of HBV, HCV and HIV by sharp objects in the healthcare facility.

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Cavalcanti, AlessandroLeite, LiegeHelena Freitas Fernandes, WanúbiaBarbosa Nunes, LarissaCosta Silva, RayssaLucena Wanderley, and CriseudaMaria Benício Barros. "Needlestick and sharp instruments injuries among Brazilian dentistry students." Contemporary Clinical Dentistry 8, no. 1 (2017): 112. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ccd.ccd_1173_16.

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Sabina, Šegalo, Maestro Daniel, Berhamović Lejla, Berhamović Emir, Remić Dinko, and Pašalić Arzija. "Needlestick and Sharp Injuries Among Workers in Primary Health Care." Journal of Health and Medical Sciences 3, no. 2 (2020): 163–69. https://doi.org/10.31014/aior.1994.03.02.110.

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Introduction: Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are one of the most frequent routes of the transmission of bloodborne pathogens in health care settings and the substantial source of occupationally acquired bloodborne infections. They remain a significant problem for developing countries that lack the ability to implement more reliable technologies and available guidance because of the economic situation. The objectives of the study were to determine the frequency of NSIs among healthcare workers (HCWs) and supporting staff in primary health care, to investigate the factors that caused these injuries and to evaluate a set of implemented guides. Methods: A retrospective study of the Department of infection control records of NSIs between January 2003 and January 2016 was conducted. Incidence proportion (rate of injury risk) was calculated for each profession with reported NSIs. Results: A total of 156 NSIs and sharp injuries were reported to the Department of infection control during the 12-year period. Among the group of HCWs, medical nurses/technicians (54.49%) were the most common injured workers, and the lowest numbers were reported by a physical therapist and dental technicians (0.64%). In a total number of cases, support staff accounted for 16.67%. The most incidents occurred during the use of needles, in 146 (90.6%) cases. Calculated incidence proportion for medical doctors is 0.24%, 5.33% for dentists, and 13.8% for medical and dental nurses/technicians and laboratory technicians. For support staff, the calculated rate is 6.04%. Conclusions: At the primary health care level, the NSIs frequency among all employee profiles is lower and it is suggesting the possibility of underreporting cases. Healthcare facility management should consider introducing new and more reliable technologies to reduce the number of NSIs especially among nurses/technicians, laboratory technicians, and cleaning staff. Additional training and preventive measures should be directed towards the proper disposal of medical waste. Management of the Institution presented engagement to prevent the occurrence of NSIs, and it is a positive example for all countries in transition.

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Zuraw, Jessica, Gretchen Sanford, Lori Winston, and Shu Chan. "Stick and Tell A Survey of Emergency Medicine Residents and Needlestick Exposures." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 34, no. 10 (2013): 1116–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/673152.

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An estimated 400,000–800,000 sharps-related injuries occur among healthcare workers (HCWs) annually in the United States. The risk of needlestick exposure may be particularly high among emergency medicine (EM) residents, who are learning new procedures in a relatively uncontrolled environment. Despite the potentially serious consequences of percutaneous injuries (PCIs), practitioners in training often down-play the occurrence of PCIs and do not report exposures.Current literature implies that underreporting of needlestick injuries is multifactorial. By not seeking care after needlesticks occur and thereby delaying treatment, residents incur more risk from exposures. We sought to elucidate the underlying issues that might contribute to this lack of reporting needlestick injuries. Using an anonymous survey, we collected information regarding factors that contributed to sustaining a PCI as well as perceived barriers that prevented residents from reporting these exposures. This information is desirable for both residency programs and employee health departments to reduce the occurrence of unreported exposures.The survey contained 19 questions, and all subjects were EM residents from the 8 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education–accredited programs in the state of Illinois during the period January–February 2011. The voluntary survey was distributed via e-mail and through a paper version distributed at a regional EM residency conference.

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Alharthi, Nashmi, Abdullah ALkabi, Ahmad AL-anazi, et al. "Risk Factors and Prevention of Needlestick Instruments in the Medical Field: Systematic Review." International Journal for Scientific Research 2, no. 12 (2023): 502–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.59992/ijsr.2023.v2n12p20.

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Introduction: Needlestick and sharp object injuries represent a significant occupational hazard faced by healthcare workers worldwide. A systematic review focusing on needlestick and sharp object injuries among healthcare workers is essential due to the heterogeneous nature of existing research. The aim of this systematic review is to comprehensively synthesize existing literature to provide a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence, risk factors, and prevention strategies related to needlestick and sharp object injuries among healthcare workers. Methods: This thorough examination adheres to PRISMA principles and implements a pre-planned research plan to promote transparency and minimize partiality. It encompasses investigations involving medical personnel (such as nurses and physicians) centered on puncture wounds and sharp instrument mishaps, exploring contributing factors, occurrence rate, aftermaths, and preventative measures. A thorough exploration is conducted through various databases, with two separate evaluators examining and evaluating the studies. Suitable studies encompass both observational and intervention-based studies without constraints on publication dates. Information is extracted using a standardized format, and ethical clearance is not required as the review solely relies on already published data. Results: In our systematic review, we initially identified 1,523 articles through a database search, which underwent a stepwise screening process, resulting in 198 articles after assessing titles and abstracts. Subsequently, these 198 articles underwent a rigorous full-text evaluation. After this thorough assessment, 14 studies were included that met our predefined eligibility criteria. Our synthesis of the observational studies revealed recurring risk factors for needlestick and sharp object injuries among healthcare workers, including inadequate training, the impact of fatigue and extended working hours, and insufficient personal protective equipment (PPE). Additional factors like job category, experience level, and compliance with safety protocols were also highlighted in specific studies. Conclusions: This systematic review highlights the importance of standardized approaches to enhance healthcare worker safety, particularly in addressing risk factors like inadequate training, fatigue, and inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE). The effectiveness of prevention strategies, as demonstrated in our meta-analysis, underscores the value of comprehensive programs in reducing injury rates, emphasizing the need for more standardized and multifaceted safety measures across healthcare settings.

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Linnemann, Calvin C., Constance Cannon, Martha DeRonde, and Bruce Lanphear. "Effect of Educational Programs, Rigid Sharps Containers, and Universal Precautions on Reported Needlestick Injuries in Healthcare Workers." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 12, no. 4 (1991): 214–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/646327.

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AbstractObjective:To evaluate the effect of infection control programs on reported needlestick injuries in a general hospital.Design:Surveillance of all reported needlestick injuries at the University of Cincinnati Hospital was maintained by the infection control department for five years, from 1985 through 1989. Data on individual workers were collected, tabulated on a monthly basis, and reviewed continually to monitor trends in injuries. During this time, the effects of each of three new infection control programs on reported injuries were evaluated sequentially.Setting:A 700-bed general hospital that serves as the main teaching hospital of the University of cincinnati.Participants:All employees of University Hospital who reported to personnel health for management of needlestick injuries.Interventions:In 1986, an educational program to prevent injuries was initiated and continued throughout the surveillance period. In 1987, rigid sharps disposal containers were placed in all hospital rooms. In 1988, universal precautions were introduced with an intensive inservice.Results:Surveillance identified 1,602 needlestick injuries (320/year) or 104/1 ,000/ year. After the educational program began, reported injuries increased rather than decreased, and this was attributed to increased reporting. Subsequently, after installation of the new disposal containers, reported injuries returned to the levels seen prior to the educational program, but recapping injuries showed a significant decrease from 63/year to 30, or 20/1,000/year to 10. This decrease was observed in nurses but not in other healthcare workers. After universal precautions were instituted, total injuries increased slightly, but recapping injuries remained at 50% of the levels reported prior to the use of rigid sharps disposal containers.Conclusions: The three infection control programs failed to produce a major reduction in reported needlestick injuries, except for a decrease in recapping injuries associated with the placement of rigid sharps disposal containers in all patient rooms. These observations indicate that new approaches are needed to reduce needlestick injuries.

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Azar-Cavanagh, Madelyn, Pam Burdt, and Judith Green-McKenzie. "Effect of the Introduction of an Engineered Sharps Injury Prevention Device on the Percutaneous Injury Rate in Healthcare Workers." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 28, no. 2 (2007): 165–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/511699.

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Objective.To evaluate the effect of introducing an engineered device for preventing injuries from sharp instruments (engineered sharps injury prevention device [ESIPD]) on the percutaneous injury rate in healthcare workers (HCWs).Methods.We undertook a controlled, interventional, before-after study during a period of 3 years (from January 1998 through December 2000) at a major medical center. The study population was HCWs with potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. HCWs who sustain a needlestick injury are required by hospital policy to report the exposure. A confidential log of these injuries is maintained that includes information on the date and time of the incident, the type and brand of sharp device involved, and whether an ESIPD was used.Intervention.Introduction of an intravenous (IV) catheter stylet with a safety-engineered feature (a retractable protection shield), which was placed in clinics and hospital wards in lieu of other IV catheter devices that did not have safety features. No protective devices were present on suture needles during any of the periods. The incidence of percutaneous needlestick injury by IV catheter and suture needles was evaluated for 18 months before and 18 months after the intervention.Results.After the intervention, the incidence of percutaneous injuries resulting from IV catheters decreased significantly (P < .01), whereas the incidence of injuries resulting from suture needle injuries increased significantly (P < .008).Conclusion.ESIPDs lead to a reduction in percutaneous injuries in HCWs, helping to decrease HCWs' risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

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MANGIRLI, Mehtap, and Esma ÖZŞAKER. "THE EVALUATION OF NEEDLESTICK AND SHARP INJURIES AMONG SURGICAL NURSES." INTERNATIONAL REFEREED JOURNAL OF NURSING RESEARCHES 01, no. 01 (2014): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.17371/uhd.2014018933.

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Unahalekhaka, Akeau, and Suchada Lueang-a-papong. "Prevention of Needlestick and Sharp Injuries among Hospitals in Thailand." American Journal of Infection Control 43, no. 6 (2015): S44—S45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2015.04.113.

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Ali, Salah H., Peshtewan T. Majeed, and Umed A. Huwiezy. "Prevalence of Needlestick Injuries among Healthcare Workers in Rizgary Teaching Hospital." Polytechnic Journal 10, no. 2 (2020): 27–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.25156/ptj.v10n2y2020.pp27-31.

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Needlestick injury in healthcare settings is a global issue. Despite being recognized for many years, needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs) continue to present a risk of occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens for health care works (HCWs). The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence of needlestick injuries among HCWs in Rizgary Teaching Hospital and to identify the causes of needlestick injuries. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 76 healthcare workers in Rizgary Teaching hospital; there were a total of 45 males, 31 females. The data collections were administrated using face-to-face interviews to ensure a good response rate and to ensure all questions were answered. Most (52.6%) needlestick injuries occurred in wards with syringe needles being the most common causative tool; surgery ward was the most prevalent site of needlestick injuries occurrence (42.1%). The percentage of acupuncture was high and needles were the most common cause, and most injuries occurred during the re-use of the needles. The study recommends several measures to prevent and reduce acute injuries among HCWs; these measures include health education, behavior change, safer devices, and an educational program to educate these HCWs.

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Gupta, N., and J. Tak. "Needlestick Injuries in Dentistry." Kathmandu University Medical Journal 9, no. 3 (2012): 208–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v9i3.6307.

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Needlestick injuries and other sharps-related injuries which expose health care professionals to bloodborne pathogens continue to be an important public health concern. Dentists are at increased risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV. This article presents comprehensive information on Needlestick injuries (NSI), post exposure prophylaxis, precautions and suggestions for prevention of NSI in dentistry. Dentists should remember and apply many precautions to prevent the broad spectrum of sharps and splash injuries that could occur during the delivery of dental care.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v9i3.6307 Kathmandu Univ Med J 2011;9(3):208-12

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Kumah, Augustine, and Anthony Ocuto Forkuo-Minka. "Advancing Staff Safety: Assessment of Quality Improvement Interventions in Reducing Needlestick Injuries Among Staff at Nyaho Medical Centre." Global Journal on Quality and Safety in Healthcare 6, no. 2 (2023): 55–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-22-16.

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ABSTRACT Introduction Needlestick injury, which occurs when the skin is accidentally punctured, is linked to infection transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Because of the associated risks, hospitals are keen to do everything necessary to prevent needlestick injuries to their staff. This is a quality improvement project aimed at reducing needlestick injuries among staff at Nyaho Medical Centre (NMC). Methods A facility-based assessment of the incidence of needlestick injury recorded and quality intervention employed was conducted between 2018 and 2021. Quality improvement tools such as the fishbone (cause and effect analysis) and the run chart were used to analyze and evaluate improvements made over time. Results NMC staff have greatly reduced the incidence of needlestick injuries from 2018 to 2021 (from 11 needlestick injuries in 2018 to 3 recorded needlestick injuries in 2021). Conclusion Using root cause analysis to investigate the possible cause of needlestick injury and use of the run chart to monitor the implemented improvement strategies (interventions) helped reduce the incidence of needlestick injuries among staff and thereby improved staff safety. The introduction of the incident reporting management systems saw an increase in the culture of incident reporting in general. Other incidents, such as medical errors and patient falls, were being reported using the incident reporting system. The inclusion of infection prevention and control training as part of NMC’s onboarding for new employees helped in the knowledge and awareness creation of needlestick injuries and safety measures to prevent injury from needles and sharps. Policy changes and audit with feedback sharing key performance indicators with frontline team members were identified to have had the most effect.

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Wittmann, Andreas, Nenad Kralj, Jan Köver, Klaus Gasthaus, and Friedrich Hofmann. "Study of Blood Contact in Simulated Surgical Needlestick Injuries With Single or Double Latex Gloving." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 30, no. 1 (2009): 53–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/593124.

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Objective.Needlestick injuries are the most common injuries that occur among operation room personnel in the health care service. The risk of infection after a needlestick injury during surgery greatly depends on the quantity of pathogenic germs transferred at the point of injury. The aim of this study was to measure the quantity of blood transferred at the point of a percutaneous injury by using radioactively labeled blood.Design.This study was conducted to evaluate the risk of infection through blood contact by simulating surgical needlestick injuries ex vivo. The tests were conducted by puncturing single and double latex gloves with diverse sharp devices and objects that were contaminated with Technetium solution–labeled blood.Results.A mean volume of 0.064 μL of blood was transferred in punctures with the an automatic lancet at a depth of 2.4 mm through 1 layer of latex. When the double-gloving indicator technique was used, a mean volume of only 0.011 μL of blood was transferred (median, 0.007 μL); thus, by wearing 2 pairs of gloves, the transferred volume of blood was reduced by a factor of 5.8.Conclusions.The results revealed that double gloving leads to a significant reduction in the quantity of blood transferred during needlestick injury.

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Adams, Debra. "Needlestick and sharps injuries: practice update." Nursing Standard 26, no. 37 (2012): 49–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/ns2012.05.26.37.49.c9107.

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Foley, Mary. "Update on Needlestick and Sharps Injuries." AJN, American Journal of Nursing 104, no. 8 (2004): 96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00000446-200408000-00049.

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De Perio, Marie, Kerton Victory, and Matthew Groenewold. "1158. Needlestick Injuries and Other Potential Exposures to Bloodborne Pathogens Among Police Officers in a City Police Department, 2011–2016." Open Forum Infectious Diseases 5, suppl_1 (2018): S348. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofy210.991.

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Abstract Background The approximately 850,000 police officers nationwide are at risk of bloodborne diseases through needlestick injuries and other exposure incidents because of the nature of their work. In response to a request for a health hazard evaluation, we determined the incidence and circumstances of needlestick injuries and other potential exposures to bloodborne pathogens among police officers at a city department from 2011 to 2016. Methods We analyzed data extracted from the city’s centralized human resource database on all needlestick injuries and other potential exposure incidents from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2016 and characterized their circumstances. We calculated the annual incidence of needlestick injuries using two methods. We ran a Poisson regression model to determine the trend in the annual incidence over time using SAS 9.4. Results We identified 13 needlestick injuries and 37 additional potential exposure incidents. Needlestick injuries most commonly occurred during pat-down searches of a suspect and during search of a suspect’s property or vehicle. Nine of 11 source persons with documented test results after a needlestick injury were found to have hepatitis C infection. The annual incidence of needlestick injuries ranged from 0 to 5.07 per 1,000 police officers and from 0 to 2.45 per 10,000 reactive calls for service and did not appear to have a significant trend. Most exposure incidents consisted of spitting incidents, human bites, and other contact with blood. Of 22 source persons with blood drawn, four had hepatitis C infection, two have HIV infection, and one had both. None of the incidents reportedly led to transmission of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV. Conclusion Police officers in this department are at risk for needlestick injuries and other exposures to bloodborne pathogens. We recommended improvements to engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment controls, including training on safe searching techniques and sharps evidence collection and provision of nitrile gloves. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

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Kircheva, A., R. Konstantinov, K. Stoyanova, and E. Ivanova. "Occupational Risk of Sharp Objects or Needlestick Injuries in Medical Practice." International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 7, no. 06 (2018): 793–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2018.706.092.

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Chen, Fu-Li, Peter Y. Chen, Jeng-Cheng Wu, Ying-Lin Chen, Tao-Hsin Tung, and Yu-Wen Lin. "Factors associated with physicians’ behaviours to prevent needlestick and sharp injuries." PLOS ONE 15, no. 3 (2020): e0229853. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0229853.

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d’Ettorre, Gabriele. "Needlestick and Sharp Injuries Among Registered Nurses: A Case–Control Study." Annals of Work Exposures and Health 61, no. 5 (2017): 596–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxx027.

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Qaiser, Seher, Ambreen Arif, Saeed Quaid, et al. "Innovative Solution to Sharp Waste Management in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 34, no. 12 (2013): 1297–305. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/673978.

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Background.Prevalence of hepatitis B and C in Pakistan is 2.5% and 4.5%, respectively. Major cause of these infections is reuse of syringes.Objective.To determine a cost-effective, innovative solution to prevent syringe reuse and break the transmission cycle of blood-borne infections.Study Design, Settings, and Duration.Analytical study in a tertiary care hospital, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan, July 2011 to June 2012.Methods.Healthcare workers from 30 wards included in the study were trained on injection safety, use of needle remover and needle pit, and management of needlestick injuries. Each ward was provided with 2 needle-removing devices, and a pit was constructed for disposal of needles. Usage of the device in wards and pit use were monitored regularly.Results.In 28 (93.3%) wards, sharp containers were accessible by public and were slack. Syringes were recapped using both hands in 27 (90%) cases; needlestick injury was reported by 30% of paramedics, while 25 (83.3%) of the interviewed staff had not received any formal training in injection safety. Vigilant monitoring and information sharing led to healthcare workers in 28 (96.5%) wards using the device. Needle containers were emptied in 27 (93.1%) wards, and needle pits were used in 26 (96.3%) wards. Needlestick injury was nil in follow-up.Conclusions.Needle removers permanently disable syringes. The needle pit served as a cost-effective, innovative method for disposal of needles. The intervention resulted in reducing the risk of needlestick injury.

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GUO, Y. L., J. SHIAO, Y. C. CHUANG, and K. Y. HUANG. "Needlestick and sharps injuries among health-care workers in Taiwan." Epidemiology and Infection 122, no. 2 (1999): 259–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0950268899002186.

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Sharps injuries are a major cause of transmission of hepatitis B and C viruses and human immunodeficiency virus in health-care workers. To determine the yearly incidence and causes of sharps injuries in health-care workers in Taiwan, we conducted a questionnaire survey in a total of 8645 health care workers, including physicians, nurses, laboratory technicians, and cleaners, from teaching hospitals of various sizes. The reported incidence of needlestick and other sharps injuries was 1·30 and 1·21 per person in the past 12 months, respectively. Of most recent episodes of needlestick/sharps injury, 52·0% were caused by ordinary syringe needles, usually in the patient units. The most frequently reported circumstances of needlestick were recapping of needles, and those of sharps injuries were opening of ampoules/vials. Of needles which stuck the health-care workers, 54·8% had been used in patients, 8·2% of whom were known to have hepatitis B or C, syphilis, or human immunodeficiency virus infection. Sharps injuries in health-care workers in Taiwan occur more frequently than generally thought and risks of contracting blood-borne infectious diseases as a result are very high.

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Musa, Sanjin, Corinne Peek-Asa, Tracy Young, and Nina Jovanović. "Needle Stick Injuries, Sharp Injuries and other Occupational Exposures to Blood and Body Fluids among Health Care Workers in a general hospital in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina." International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health 4, no. 1 (2015): 31–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijosh.v4i1.9847.

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Correction: On 2nd January 2018, the following authors were added to the online version of this article: Corinne Peek-Asa, Tracy Young and Nina Jovanović. They were always on the PDF of the article. The editor apologises for this error.Background: Professional exposures of health care workers (HCW) to potentially infective blood and body fluids presents a serious health threat, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV transmission. This study was conducted to assess the risk for and reporting of needlestick injuries, sharp injuries and other occupational exposures of health care workers in a large healthcare center in Sarajevo.Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in May 2013. The study target population included all hospital health care workers who had a high potential for exposure. The estimated sample size was 48 physicians, 132 nurses/technicians and 30 auxiliary personnel. Results: During their career, 124 (63.3%) HCW reported exposures to blood and body fluids. In total, needle stick injuries (66.1%) were the most common source of exposure, followed by contact with intact skin (12.1%) and cut with sharp object (11.3%). Only 43 (35.5%) reported any of these exposures to health authorities during their career. The odds of exposure to needle stick injuries and other occupational exposures to blood and bodily fluids were significantly higher among medical nurses/techicians (AOR=4.98, 95%CI=1.52-16,1) and auxillary (AOR=4.30, 95%CI=1.07-17.34) personnel when compared to physicians. HCW in the operation room, intervention ambulance and laboratory (AOR=3.73, 95%CI=1.43-9.72) had higher odds of exposure than workers in the ambulatory departments.Conclusions: Needlestick Injuries, Sharp Injuries and other Occupational Exposures to Blood and Body Fluids among health care workers are underestimated hazard. Especialy, for HCW who work in operation room/interventional ambulance. There is a need for preventive programs for HCW and further work on the establishment of an effective surveillance system.

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Gershon, Robyn R. M., Lisa Pearse, Martha Grimes, Patricia A. Flanagan, and David Vlahov. "The Impact of Multifocused Interventions on Sharps Injury Rates at an Acute-Care Hospital." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 20, no. 12 (1999): 806–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/501588.

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AbstractObjective:To determine the impact of a multifocused interventional program on sharps injury rates.Design:Sharps injury data were collected prospectively over a 9-year period (1990-1998). Pre- and postinterventional rates were compared after the implementation of sharps injury prevention interventions, which consisted of administrative, work-practice, and engineering controls (ie, the introduction of an anti-needlestick intravenous catheter and a new sharps disposal system).Setting:Sharps injury data were collected from healthcare workers employed by a mid-sized, acute-care community hospital.Results:Preinterventional annual sharps injury incidence rates decreased significantly from 82 sharps injuries/1,000 worked full-time-equivalent employees (WFTE) to 24 sharps injuries/1,000 WFTE employees postintervention (P<.0001), representing a 70% decline in incidence rate overall. Over the course of the study, the incidence rate for sharps injuries related to intravenous lines declined by 93%, hollow-bore needlesticks decreased by 75%, and non-hollow-bore injuries decreased by 25%.Conclusion:The implementation of a multifocused interventional program led to a significant and sustained decrease in the overall rate of sharps injuries in hospital-based healthcare workers.

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Imchen, Tsusennaro, Reema Kumari, and Shradha Mishra. "PREVALENCE OF SHARP INJURY AMONG STAFF NURSES IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY." International Journal of Advanced Research 11, no. 02 (2023): 256–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/16247.

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Background:Healthcare settings pose a major occupational hazard to their employees. Needlestick and sharps injuries (NSSIs) are one of the major risk factors for blood-borne infection among healthcare workers. Materials and Method: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out in a tertiary healthcare hospital in Lucknow district with the objectives of assessing the prevalence of sharp injury among staff nurses and the safety precautions taken after the occurrence of sharp injury. The study participants included the staff nurses at various departments of the hospital who were randomly selected for the study. Thus a total of 85 staff nurses were selected and interviewed after taking verbal consent. Results and Discussion: The majority (54.1%) of the staff nurses were in the age group of 26-35 years. Out of the total, 32.9% had an incident of sharp injury. Needle (67.9%) accounted for the maximum injury. Of the total that got injured, injury occurred during the use of sharp item (82.1%) and of the total that got injured, only 28.6% took post-exposure prophylaxis as injection TT. Conclusion: In the present study almost half of the participants had an occurrence of sharp injury over the past one year. And poor post exposure prophylaxis practices were observed.

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., A. H. Subratty, and A. C. Moussa . "Incidence of Needlestick and Sharp Injuries Among Health Care Workers in Mauritius." Asian Journal of Biochemistry 2, no. 5 (2007): 314–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/ajb.2007.314.322.

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Yang, Ya Hui, Shyh Jong Wu, Chao Ling Wang, Chun Yuh Yang, Saou Hsing Liou, and Trong Neng Wu. "Incidence of needlestick and other sharp object injuries in newly graduated nurses." American Journal of Infection Control 41, no. 10 (2013): 944–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2012.12.012.

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Zhang, Peiwen, Li Wang, Hongqin Bao, et al. "Incidence of needlestick and other sharp object injuries in a Chinese hospital." American Journal of Infection Control 42, no. 2 (2014): 213–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2013.09.010.

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Triki, Amira, Abir Ayadi, Olfa Jlassi, Sihem Ayari, and Imene Magroun. "P-265 ECONOMIC IMPACT OF PREVENTABLE OCCUPATIONAL BLOOD EXPOSURES IN A TUNISIAN HOSPITAL." Occupational Medicine 74, Supplement_1 (2024): 0. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0837.

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Abstract Introduction 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. Methods A cross sectional retrospective study was conducted from July 2015 to June 2023. It included all healthcare workers (HCWs) consulting for an OBEs at a university hospital in the capital city of Tunis. Results A total of 440 HCWs were included, comprising nurses (23.9%), physicians (33.9%), technicians (8.6%) and cleaning personnel (15%). Predominantly female (79%) with a sex ratio of 0.26. The average age was 31±8.9 years. Needlestick injuries were the most common incident (90.5%), followed by blood or fluid splashes (5.3%) and sharp object cuts (4.2%). Notably, 40.2% of individuals were not wearing gloves during the OBEs. Needle recapping was associated with 26.7% of accidental exposures, with an associated cost of 9066 d. Additionally, 18.3% of injuries could have been prevented through proper disposal, amounting to a cost of 22252 d. Overall, the cost range for managing reported exposures spanned 28D to 845D (average 115.44D), including check-ups and chemoprophylaxis expenses. Discussion This study’s results underscore the heightened risk of needlestick injuries among HCWs, which contrasts with a study conducted in a hospital in Cameroon in 2013, where blood or fluid splashes were the most reported injuries, followed by needlestick injuries. Conclusion Effectively managing occupational blood and body fluid exposures incurs significant costs. Preventive measures to minimize exposure incidents are crucial in mitigating these expenses.

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Chandrashekar, Sushma S., Kishore S. Gudegowda, Anjali Vannadil, Ranganath T. Sobagaiah, and N. Ramakrishna Reddy. "Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding needle stick injuries among medical students in a Government Medical College, Bengaluru." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 12, no. 5 (2025): 2298–302. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20251391.

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Background: A needle stick injury (NSI) is the penetration of skin resulting from a needle or other sharp object that, before the exposure, was in contact with blood, tissue, or other body fluid. Needle-stick injuries are most prevalent within the healthcare sector. Although the immediate physical effects of a needlestick injury are usually minimal, these injuries significantly increase the risk of transmitting blood-borne diseases to those exposed in occupational settings. This study is done to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding needlestick injuries among medical students in a government medical college, Bengaluru. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students of a government medical college in Bengaluru. 350 Students were participated in the study (70 students from each year). Students were selected by using stratified random sampling method, participants were given a semi-structured and pre–tested questionnaire to fill. Results: Among 350 medical students (mean age 21.09±1.92 years, 240 males and 110 females), 81.4% were vaccinated against Hepatitis B, and 52% received training on safe device use in the past year. While 78.9% believed NSI are preventable, 72.9% were aware of the infections transmitted through NSI. A total of 231 students (66%) demonstrated good knowledge, 262 (74.85%) had a positive attitude, and 186 (53.14%) exhibited good practices regarding NSI. Conclusions: Overall, the knowledge about the needle stick injuries regarding various aspects like disposal of the sharp objects and infection caused by NSI is good.

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Smith, Derek R., and Peter A. Leggat. "Needlestick and sharps injuries among nursing students." Journal of Advanced Nursing 51, no. 5 (2005): 449–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2005.03526.x.

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Zhang, Xujun, Yu Chen, Yang Li, et al. "Needlestick and Sharps Injuries Among Nursing Students in Nanjing, China." Workplace Health & Safety 66, no. 6 (2017): 276–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2165079917732799.

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Needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs) are a major cause of occupational injuries for health care workers worldwide. In this study, the authors report the prevalence of and risk factors for NSIs among Chinese nursing students. A cross-sectional survey was distributed to 442 nursing students; 393 completed questionnaires were submitted. A total of 237 (60.3%) nursing students reported NSIs, which were more commonly reported by female students, younger students, students who worked frequent night shifts, students without safety training, and students who did not use personal protective equipment. Among those injured, 59.9% were injured by syringe needles, 21.9% by glass items, and 3.4% by scissors. Of those needles and sharps causing injuries, 36.3% of devices had been used on patients, 41% were unused, and 22.7% were unknown. Opening ampoules or vials was the most common injury agent. A total of 86.9% of NSIs were not reported to hospital infection control. Nursing students are at high risk of NSIs in China. Occupational safety training should be developed and implemented to prevent NSIs among this vulnerable population.

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Yilmaz, Atakan, Mustafa Serinken, Onur Dal, Serpil Yaylacı, and Ozgur Karcioglu. "Work-related Injuries Among Emergency Medical Technicians in Western Turkey." Prehospital and Disaster Medicine 31, no. 5 (2016): 505–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1049023x16000741.

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AbstractObjectivesEmergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics are at serious risk for work-related injuries (WRIs) during work hours. Both EMTs and paramedics have higher WRI rates, according to the literature data. This study was designed to investigate causes and characteristics of WRIs involving EMTs and paramedics staffed in Western Turkey.MethodsAll health care personnel staffed in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the city were interviewed face-to-face in their off-duty hours to inform them about the study. Excluded from the study were those who declined to participate in the study, those who were not on duty during the two-month study period, and those who had been working in the EMS for less than one year. The subjects were asked to answer multiple-choice questions.ResultsA total of 163 personnel (117 EMTs and 46 paramedics) comprised the study sample. Eighty-three personnel (50.9%) were female and mean age was 29.7 years (SD=8.4 years). The most common mechanisms of WRI, as reported by the personnel, were motor vehicle accidents (MVAs; 31.9%), needlestick injuries (16.0%), ocular exposure to bodily fluids (15.4%), and sharp injuries (9.8%), respectively. Needlestick injuries commonly occurred during intravenous line procedures (59.4%) and inside the cruising ambulance (n=20; 62.5%). Working inside the cruising ambulance was the most commonly accused cause of the WRI (41.3%).ConclusionParamedic personnel and EMTs are under high risk of WRI. Motor vehicle accidents and needlestick injuries were the most common causes of WRI. Strict measures need to be taken to restructure the interior design to protect personnel from all kinds of WRIs.YilmazA, SerinkenM, DalO, YaylacıS, KarciogluO. Work-related injuries among emergency medical technicians in Western Turkey. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2016;31(5):505–508.

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Yoshikawa, Toru, Kiyoshi Kidouchi, Satoshi Kimura, Takashi Okubo, Jane Perry, and Janine Jagger. "Needlestick Injuries to the Feet of Japanese Healthcare Workers: A Culture-Specific Exposure Risk." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 28, no. 2 (2007): 215–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/510802.

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A comparison of needlestick injury surveillance data from Japan and the United States revealed a higher proportion of foot injuries to Japanese healthcare workers (HCWs), compared with US HCWs. This study investigates the underlying factors that contribute to this difference and proposes evidence-based prevention strategies to address the risk, including the use of safety-engineered needle devices, point-of-use disposal containers for sharp instruments and devices, and closed-toe footwear.

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Unahalekhaka, Akeau. "Prevention of Needlestick and Sharp Injuries Among Hospitals in Thailand: A National Survey." American Journal of Infection Control 42, no. 6 (2014): S96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2014.03.216.

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Galindez, L. J., and D. J. Haiduven. "Circumstances Surrounding Needlestick/Sharp Injuries among Healthcare Workers in a Venezuelan Public Hospital." American Journal of Infection Control 34, no. 5 (2006): E68—E69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2006.05.132.

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Ghannad, Masoud Sabouri, Mohammad Mehdi Majzoobi, Marjan Ghavimi, and Mohammad Mirzaei. "Needlestick and Sharp Object Injuries Among Health Care Workers in Hamadan Province, Iran." Journal of Emergency Nursing 38, no. 2 (2012): 171–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2011.01.009.

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SMITH, Derek R., and Peter A. LEGGAT. "Needlestick and Sharps Injuries among Australian Medical Students." Journal of UOEH 27, no. 3 (2005): 237–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.7888/juoeh.27.237.

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Gabriel, Janice. "Reducing needlestick and sharps injuries among healthcare workers." Nursing Standard 23, no. 22 (2009): 41–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/ns2009.02.23.22.41.c6777.

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Williams, N. R. "Needlestick and sharps injuries in hygiene service engineers." Occupational Medicine 43, no. 3 (1993): 132–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/occmed/43.3.132.

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Al-Benna, Sammy. "Needlestick and Sharps Injuries among Theatre Care Professionals." Journal of Perioperative Practice 20, no. 12 (2010): 440–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/175045891002001204.

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Lauer, Anna-Christina, Andreas Reddemann, Claus-Peter Meier-Wronski, et al. "Needlestick and sharps injuries among medical undergraduate students." American Journal of Infection Control 42, no. 3 (2014): 235–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2013.08.013.

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Edwards, Crystal, and Chad Johnson. "Evaluation of a Luer-Activated Intravenous Administration System." Journal of the Association for Vascular Access 17, no. 4 (2012): 200–207. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.java.2012.10.003.

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Abstract Needlestick and other sharps-related injuries are largely preventable with proper education, training, and the use of safety-engineered devices. In 2009, a review of clinical practice was completed at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. The review revealed that despite needle-free legislation, numerous years of education on the dangers of using needles, and the availability and importance of using safety devices, nurses and physicians continued to use needles when accessing intravenous tubing to administer medication. During 2010, a luer-activated intravenous administration system was introduced to replace the current split-septum intravenous administration system. Implementation of the luer-activated system was expected to decrease needlestick injuries, positively affect nursing practice, and demonstrate a commitment to a safe working environment. Reported needlestick injuries were reviewed and analysed pre- and post-implementation and a survey on nurse perception of the new system and organizational safety was distributed. Results showed that there was a 46% decrease in needlestick injuries post-implementation, along with 80% of nursing staff reporting that the new system had a positive influence on their nursing practice and belief that the organization was committed to providing a safe work environment. The results of this study emphasize and support the replacement of needles with alternative needleless products to improve the safety of the work environment.

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Clarke, Sean P., Maria Schubert, and Thorsten Körner. "Sharp-Device Injuries to Hospital Staff Nurses in 4 Countries." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 28, no. 4 (2007): 473–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/513445.

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Objective.To compare sharp-device injury rates among hospital staff nurses in 4 Western countries.Design.Cross-sectional survey.Setting.Acute-care hospital nurses in the United States (Pennsylvania), Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario), the United Kingdom (England and Scotland), and Germany.Participants.A total of 34,318 acute-care hospital staff nurses in 1998-1999.Results.Survey-based rates of retrospectively-reported needlestick injuries in the previous year for medical-surgical unit nurses ranged from 146 injuries per 1,000 full-time equivalent positions (FTEs) in the US sample to 488 injuries per 1,000 FTEs in Germany. In the United States and Canada, very high rates of sharp-device injury among nurses working in the operating room and/or perioperative care were observed (255 and 569 injuries per 1,000 FTEs per year, respectively). Reported use of safety-engineered sharp devices was considerably lower in Germany and Canada than it was in the United States. Some variation in injury rates was seen across nursing specialties among North American nurses, mostly in line with the frequency of risky procedures in the nurses' work.Conclusions.Studies conducted in the United States over the past 15 years suggest that the rates of sharp-device injuries to front-line nurses have fallen over the past decade, probably at least in part because of increased awareness and adoption of safer technologies, suggesting that regulatory strategies have improved nurse safety. The much higher injury rate in Germany may be due to slow adoption of safety devices. Wider diffusion of safer technologies, as well as introduction and stronger enforcement of occupational safety and health regulations, are likely to decrease sharp-device injury rates in various countries even further.

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Saadeh, Rami, Khaled Khairallah, Hussein Abozeid, Lama Al Rashdan, Mahmoud Alfaqih, and Obaidallah Alkhatatbeh. "Needle Stick and Sharp Injuries Among Healthcare Workers: A retrospective six-year study." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal [SQUMJ] 20, no. 1 (2020): 54. http://dx.doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2020.20.01.008.

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Objectives: This study aimed to examine the proportion of needle stick and sharp injuries (NSSIs) among healthcare workers at King Hussein Medical Center (KHMC), Amman, Jordan. Methods: All NSSI reports referred from departments at KHMC to the Preventive Medicine Department between 2013–2018 were retrospectively reviewed. Proportion of NSSIs were calculated and stratified according to age, gender, job title, place and site of injury and the procedure/task during which the injury occurred. Results: There were a total of 393 NSSIs. A significant association was found between the proportion of NSSIs and all tested variables (P <0.001). The reported proportion of NSSIs was highest among nurses (39.7%) followed by cleaners (36.3%), physicians (10.4%), other workers (7.4%) and lab technicians (5.9%) during the study’s six-year period. Hospital wards were the most common locations (46.1%) where injuries took place. Injuries also occurred most frequently during medical waste collection (38.2%). Conclusion: The proportion of NSSIs was highest among nurses and cleaners. Safety policies and training among high-risk groups should be reviewed to reduce the risk of NSSIs. Multicentre studies at a national level should be conducted to examine whether this study’s findings reflect national trends.Keywords: Needlestick Injuries; Safety; Self Report; Nurses; Accident Prevention; Jordan.

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