| ID (ISN) del documento | 110629 |
| Número CIS |
10-0285 |
| ISSN - Título de la serie |
0340-0131 - International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health |
| Año |
2008 |
| Número de serie |
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| Autor(es) |
Wicker S., Jung J., Allwinn R., Gottschalk R., Rabenau H.F. |
| Título |
Prevalence and prevention of needlestick injuries among health care workers in a German university hospital |
| Información bibliográfica |
Jan. 2008, Vol.81, No.3, p.347-354. Illus. 37 ref. |
| Resumen |
Health care workers (HCWs) are exposed to various bloodborne pathogens through job-related risk factors including needlestick injuries. The purpose of this study was to investigate the frequency and causes of needlestick injuries in a German university hospital. Data were obtained by an anonymous, self-reporting questionnaire. The share of reported needlestick injuries which could have been prevented by using safety devices was estimated. 31.4% of participant HCWs had sustained at least one needlestick injury in the last 12 months. A wide variation in the number of reported needlestick injuries was evident across disciplines, ranging from 46.9% among medical staff in surgery and 18.7% among HCWs in pediatrics. Of all occupational groups, physicians have the highest risk to experience needlestick injuries (55.1%). On average 34% of all needlestick injuries could have been avoided by the use of safety devices. Other findings are discussed. |
| Descriptores (primarios) |
Alemania; pinchazos de agujas; hospitales; personal de los servicios de salud; tasas de frecuencia |
| Descriptores (secundarios) |
diseno del material; encuesta por cuestionario; seguridad incorporada; métodos de trabajo y seguridad |
| Tipo de documento |
D - Artículos periódicos |
| Tema(s) |
Cemercio, servicios, oficinas
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Riesgos biológicos
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| Navegación por categoria(s) |
Health care services
Risk evaluation
Safety programmes
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