Characteristics Of Occupational Hazards At The Workplace Of A Nurse

Kowalczyk, Anna; Kulczycka, Kinga; Stychno, Ewa; Chilimoniuk, Beata

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“…Previous studies emphasised that these decisions may seriously affect nurses’ health, physical and psychological stress, and willingness to abandon the job (Lam et al., 2019 ; Varghese et al., 2021 ). Moreover, the quality of nursing care can be influenced, increasing the risk of errors and poor performance (Cho et al., 2021 ; Kowalczyk et al., 2018 ), thus transferring safety issues from the professionals to the patients. Listening to bedside nurses by valuing their perceptions and experiences may address and prevent these issues early, shaping policies and preventing their negative consequences.…”

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Nurses’ safety‐related organisational challenges during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A qualitative study

Shahmari

Dehghan–Nayeri

Palese³

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International Nursing Review

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Aim To explore nurses’ perspectives on and experiences of safety‐related organisational challenges during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) outbreak by Iranian nurses. Background In different clinical contexts, nurses face numerous organisational challenges threatening their safety because of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Introduction Exploring nurses’ perceptions towards safety‐oriented organisational challenges might inform nurse managers, healthcare managers, educators and policymakers on the priorities that should be considered to increase organisations’ readiness and safety. Methods This qualitative descriptive study is reported according to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. Through purposeful sampling, 19 participants were involved. The research data were collected from March to August 2021 by conducting semi‐structured interviews that were analysed through the content analysis approach. Findings Three organisation‐related safety challenges experienced were related to (1) human resource, (2) educational and (3) workforce protection issues. Discussion Nurses experienced several safety issues related to the complexity faced by the health care organisations during the pandemic, exacerbated by previous frailties of the nursing system. Conclusion The three challenges that emerged might be considered a priority in building pandemic plans, transforming the experiences of nurses as a source of learning for all, capitalising on their suggestions and rendering healthcare facilities ready to deal safely with future crises. Implications for nursing and health policy Adopting appropriate measures to decrease human resource issues and that related to education, and promoting workforce health protection, are both recommended to improve nurses’ work environment and satisfy their safety needs.

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Nurses’ safety‐related organisational challenges during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A qualitative study

Shahmari

Dehghan–Nayeri

Palese³

et al. 2022

International Nursing Review

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“…While occupational safety trainings are often conducted through general orientation programmes and in-service training programmes (Ashour et al, 2018), nurse exposure to occupational risks is closely related to the characteristics of the unit in which they work (Kowalczyk et al, 2018).…”

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“…According to the International Labour Organization's 'International Standard Classification of Occupations', workplace hazards encountered by nurses are categorized as 'accidents, chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial, and organizational' (International Labour Organization, 2000). Previous studies have reported many exposures to biological, chemical, physical, ergonomic and psychosocial hazards (Alhassan & Poku, 2018;Amponsah-Tawiah & Anuka, 2018;Azizo glu et al, 2019;Kowalczyk et al, 2018;Liu et al, 2020;Ogunnaike & Akinwaare, 2020;Park & Lee, 2016;Prajwal et al, 2020;Rai et al, 2021). Health care institutions seem to have the highest rates of exposure to biological and chemical hazards, work-related stress, violence and harassment (International Labour Organization, 2017).…”

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Factors affecting nurses' attitudes towards risks in the work environment: A cross‐sectional study

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Baykal

Göktepe

2022

J Nursing Management

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Aim: This study aimed to examine the factors affecting nurses' attitudes towards risks in the work environment.Background: Nurses' attitudes towards work environment-associated risks affect both risk management and employee health.Methods: This descriptive study was conducted with 338 nurses working in a public hospital, university hospital and private hospital. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form and the Nurses' Attitudes Towards Work Environment Risks Scale.Results: Nurses were found to have a positive attitude towards risk in the work environment. Regression analysis showed that nurses' attitudes towards risk was affected by institution, gender, access to unit-specific risk management training, past experiences of sharp penetrating tool injuries, acceptance of risks due to the belief that risks are unavoidable, exposure to violence from colleagues, exposure to biological hazards and neglect to take risk precautions.Conclusions: This study's results show that nurses' attitudes towards risk in the work environment are affected by both individual and organizational factors.Implications for Nursing Management: This study's results can help institutions and nurse managers understand the factors affecting nurses' attitudes towards workrelated risks, thereby allowing them to determine the primary strategies that may be used to address these factors.

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Characteristics Of Occupational Hazards At The Workplace Of A Nurse

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Nurses’ safety‐related organisational challenges during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A qualitative study

Nurses’ safety‐related organisational challenges during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A qualitative study

Factors affecting nurses' attitudes towards risks in the work environment: A cross‐sectional study

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