Risk management approach of needle stick and sharp injuries among nurses, Saudi Arabia: An interventional study

Jarallah, Abdullah M Al; Ahmed, Amani

doi:10.4103/1687-4293.199300

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“…14,16,20,21 Indeed, a high incidence of NSSIs appears to be a global problem as studies from many countries around the world have reported similar findings among nurses. 4,10,16,21,[28][29][30] In this study, a higher proportion of NSSIs was reported among male nurses compared to female nurses. This finding, however, is not in agreement with similar investigations in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Iran.…”

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“…7,8 Despite the established safety protocols in some developing countries, compliance with safety protocols is below expectations and NSSIs often go unreported. 9,10 It has been suggested that to improve compliance with guidelines related to infection control practices, a culturally-oriented approach which aims to improve overall community awareness and focuses on both organisational and individual accountability should be developed. However, for this approach to be successful in achieving its goals, it must be supported by establishing policies and surveillance systems and providing adequate training to HCWs.…”

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“…11,12 Few studies have examined NSSIs in Jordan and most have only included data collected from practicing nurses or nursing students. 10,[13][14][15] These studies concluded that NSSI rates are high among nurses and nursing students, the level of awareness of universal precaution guidelines is low, reporting occupational exposures to NSSIs is inadequate and young female nurses with fewer years of experience are more vulnerable to NSSIs. 10,[13][14][15] Studies on the proportion of NSSIs among HCWs, except nurses, have not been conducted in Jordan.…”

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Needle Stick and Sharp Injuries Among Healthcare Workers: A retrospective six-year study

Saadeh¹,

Khairallah²,

Abozeid³

et al. 2020

Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J

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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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Needle Stick and Sharp Injuries Among Healthcare Workers: A retrospective six-year study

Saadeh¹,

Khairallah²,

Abozeid³

et al. 2020

Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J

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“…In Jordan, limited research has focused on sharp object injuries, with most data included from studies concentrating on practicing nurses or nursing students [13][14][15][16][17][18]. However, there is a dearth of studies examining sharp object injuries among healthcare workers other than nurses in Jordan, and none have delved into the practices and predisposing factors related to sharp object injuries among these HCWs [13,14].…”

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How Sharp Objects Injuries Impact our Healthcare Workers: Unveiling Perspective and Preventive Imperatives

Ibrahim,

Kannan,

Al Habahbeh

et al. 2024

Cureus

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IntroductionSharp object injuries in the medical field present a considerable occupational hazard for healthcare workers (HCWs), encompassing a spectrum of consequences from immediate discomfort to enduring health consequences. These injuries may expose HCWs to potential infections. Despite efforts to control sharp object injuries in healthcare environments, they are present at every stage involving using or disposing of medical sharp instruments.In Jordan, limited research has focused on sharp object injuries, with most data included from studies concentrating on practicing nurses or nursing students. Consequently, further research is necessary to comprehend the causes behind the high sharp object injury rate and the insufficient knowledge of safety practices and preventive guidelines. ObjectivesThis study was conducted to investigate the impact of sharp object injuries on HCWs, underlying causes, and potential consequences causes of needlestick injuries. To highlight perspective and preventive imperatives. Methods and patientsThis retrospective institutional-based cross-sectional chart analysis was conducted by reviewing all sharp object injuries report sheets and extracting data directly from these reports for analysis. The study encompassed all reported cases occurring between 2018 and 2023. All the participants' data handling was accomplished according to the Declaration of Helsinki (2013) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Acts. ResultsA total of 146 self-reported hospital workers were included in the study. Within the final cohort, 52.73% of the participants were male (77/146), with an average age at diagnosis of 38.6±7.87 years (ranging from 20 to 52 years). Conversely, females comprised 47.27% of the cohort population (69/146) and had an average age at diagnosis of 34.73±6.73 years (ranging from 19 to 47 years). The age group 20-29 years was the most prominent age group, statistical analysis of age and gender data revealed significant differences.Injuries caused by sharp objects persist as a significant danger for hospital employees, posing immediate harm and long-term health risks linked to bloodborne pathogens.The findings stress the continuous responsibility of healthcare institutions to prioritize staff safety by addressing the root causes of sharp object injuries and fostering reporting and prevention cultures. Underreporting reasons are diverse, encompassing factors like time constraints, fear of consequences, and the misconception of injury insignificance.

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Needle-stick and sharps injuries: awareness, prevalence and risk factors of a global problem in healthcare workers at Tanta University Hospitals, Egypt

Sabaa¹,

Hassan

Abd-Alla

et al. 2021

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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Risk management approach of needle stick and sharp injuries among nurses, Saudi Arabia: An interventional study

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Needle Stick and Sharp Injuries Among Healthcare Workers: A retrospective six-year study

Needle Stick and Sharp Injuries Among Healthcare Workers: A retrospective six-year study

How Sharp Objects Injuries Impact our Healthcare Workers: Unveiling Perspective and Preventive Imperatives

Needle-stick and sharps injuries: awareness, prevalence and risk factors of a global problem in healthcare workers at Tanta University Hospitals, Egypt

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