Psychiatric consequences of needlestick injury [PDF]
Occupational Medicine, 2013 Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are a common occupational hazard with potential physical health effects, including viral infections such as hepatitis and HIV. Less appreciated are the psychiatric consequences of NSIs, potentially including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and adjustment disorder (AD).To study psychiatric consequences of NSIs by ...
Ben Green
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Lymphatic Dissemination and Axillary Web Syndrome in Primary Cutaneous Tuberculosis Secondary to Needlestick Injury [PDF]
Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2021 Alexandre E Malek +2 more
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Advancing Staff Safety: Assessment of Quality Improvement Interventions in Reducing Needlestick Injuries Among Staff at Nyaho Medical Centre [PDF]
Global Journal on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, 2023 Introduction: Needlestick injury, which occurs when the skin is accidentally punctured, is linked to infection transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
Augustine Kumah +1 more
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Effects of virtual reality training on decreasing the rates of needlestick or sharp injury in new-coming medical and nursing interns in Taiwan [PDF]
Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions, 2020 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.
Szu-Hsien Wu +6 more
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Trends in needlestick injury incidence following regulatory change in Ontario, Canada (2004-2012): an observational study. [PDF]
BMC Health Serv Res, 2015 Chambers A, Mustard CA, Etches J.
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Needlestick and sharps' injury in healthcare students: Prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practice
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022 Purpose: Needlestick and sharps injury is an occupational hazard, and it presents with a constant risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Students are particularly at risk due to a lack of experience and handling skills. The present study was designed
Uma Vasant Datar +4 more
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The Factors of Needlestick Injury on Healthcare Workers at the Hospital of Bojonegoro
The Indonesian Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, 2020 Introduction: Needlestick injury is the most frequent accidents encountered by healthcare workers in the hospital. Needlestick injury can expose healthcare workers to the risk of communicable diseases infection.
Anisa Fitria +2 more
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Risk factors and prevalence of work-related injuries and accidents among veterinarians in India [PDF]
Veterinary World, 2020 Background and Aim: Veterinary medicine is a high-risk occupation and imparts a risk of physical injuries due to the unpredictable nature of the animals and workplace conditions.
SukhDev Mishra, Rajendra Palkhade
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Risk of Needlestick Injury in the Use of Plastic Bottles as Containers for Needle Disposal [PDF]
Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 2014 Arakawa M, Ebato C.
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The Management of Needlestick Injuries [PDF]
Deutsches Ärzteblatt international, 2013 An estimated 1 million needlestick injuries (NSIs) occur in Europe each year. The Council Directive 2010/32/EU on the prevention of NSIs describes minimum requirements for prevention and calls for the implementation of local, national and Europe-wide reporting systems. The Directive is to be implemented by all EU member states by 11 May 2013.
Heiko, Himmelreich +6 more
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