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The practice of Universal Precautions among health workers in South East Nigeria: What factors matter?

open access: yesInternational Journal of Medicine and Health Development, 2017
Background: There is a constant presence of occupational hazards as health care workers carry out their various clinical activities in hospitals and other medical facilities. More than 90% of the occupational infections occur in developing countries like
I E Obi   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Adherence by nursing professionals to standard precautions in the COVID-19 pandemic

open access: yesActa Scientiarum. Health Sciences, 2023
It aimed to identify adherence to standard precautions by nursing professionals working in assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a pilot study with a cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 169 nursing professionals.
Daniella Corrêa Cordeiro   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Experience of Ugandan Nurses in the Practice of Universal Precautions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
The use of universal or standard precautions by health care workers (HCWs) is essential to avoid exposure to blood and other body secretions that may transmit infectious diseases.
Nderitu, Esther
core   +1 more source

How is Nanoarchitectonics Shaping Extracellular Vesicle Research?

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
The convergence of nanoarchitectonics and extracellular vesicle biology is reshaping next‐generation nanomedicine by enabling rationally designed nanostructures for enhanced EVs detection, engineering, and therapy. ABSTRACT Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have gained recognition as crucial mediators of cell‐to‐cell communication, holding immense potential
Madushani Dahanayake   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pengaruh Penerapan Universal Precaution (Hand Higiene dan APD) dalam Mencegah Insiden Hepatitis C pada Pasien Hemodialisa di RSU PKU Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

open access: yesIJNP (Indonesian Journal of Nursing Practices), 2014
Background: Hepatitis C is caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV); a small RNA virus which is wrapped by fat, its diameter is around 30 to 60 nm. An acute HCV infection is generally asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic.
Mashuri Mashuri
doaj   +1 more source

From Cell‐Derived Vesicles to Hybrid Nanovectors: Biological Membranes as Functional Blueprints for Gene Delivery

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Biologically derived and hybrid nonviral nanovectors are examined as distinct but convergent design approaches. Integrating synthetic components with biologically functionalized membranes allows efficient interactions with complex cellular environments.
Clara Baldari   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Infection Control Methods Using by Hemodialysis Units\' Staff

open access: yesحیات, 2007
Background & Aim: Hemodialysis centers are highly susceptible to nasocomial infections due to application of hemodialysis machines, medical equipment, and invasive techniques and devices.
M Aliasgharpoor   +2 more
doaj  

Data‐Driven Materials Science for Energy‐Sustainable Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
Data‐driven approaches powered by artificial intelligence are transforming materials discovery for energy sustainability. This review examines how auto‐generated high‐quality materials databases and domain‐specific language models accelerate research in photovoltaics, thermoelectrics, batteries and magnetic materials. Applications involve extraction of
Jacqueline M. Cole
wiley   +1 more source

Compliance with universal precautions among health care workers at base hospital, Negombo

open access: yesJournal of the College of Community Physicians, 2002
Objectives: To assess self-reported compliance with universal precautions and its determinants, and to describe the occupational exposures to blood and body fluids among health care workers at Base Hospital Negombo, Methodology: A cross sectional study ...
L. D. J. U. Senarath   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Standard precaution adherence among clinical medical students in HIV and non-HIV ward in Indonesia

open access: yesJournal of Education and Health Promotion, 2020
INTRODUCTION: Health-care workers, especially medical intern, are at risk of exposed to blood and other body fluids in the course of their work. To reduce the risk, standard precaution (SP) is introduced.
Firas Farisi Alkaff   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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