A study of needle stick injuries among non-consultant hospital doctors in Ireland.
dc.contributor.author | O'Connor, M B | |
dc.contributor.author | Hannon, M J | |
dc.contributor.author | Cagney, D | |
dc.contributor.author | Harrington, U | |
dc.contributor.author | O'Brien, F | |
dc.contributor.author | Hardiman, N | |
dc.contributor.author | O'Connor, R | |
dc.contributor.author | Courtney, K | |
dc.contributor.author | O'Connor, C | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2011-12-22T15:30:02Z | |
dc.date.available | 2011-12-22T15:30:02Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2011-06 | |
dc.identifier.citation | A study of needle stick injuries among non-consultant hospital doctors in Ireland. 2011, 180 (2):445-9 Ir J Med Sci | en |
dc.identifier.issn | 1863-4362 | |
dc.identifier.pmid | 21188543 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1007/s11845-010-0667-z | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10147/198753 | |
dc.description | INTRODUCTION: NCHDs are exposed to a great number of blood-borne infections. Needle stick injuries are possibly the main route of acquiring such infections from a non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) perspective. This study examines NCHDs experiences surrounding needle stick injuries. METHODS: A cross-sectional self-administered anonymous questionnaire survey was conducted on 185 NCHDs working in a clinical setting among seven teaching hospitals in Ireland. Implied consent was obtained. The data was analysed using Excel spreadsheets. Ethical approval was received. RESULTS: A response rate of 85.4% (158/185) was achieved. Findings of the study are shown in the manuscript table. CONCLUSIONS: A needle stick injury (NI) history is greater among surgical NCHDs than medical NCHDs. The level of disposable glove usage is worryingly poor. Training in sharps handling and dealing with a NI needs to be addressed. HIV is the blood-borne infection most fear of being contracting as a consequence of a NI. | en |
dc.description.abstract | NCHDs are exposed to a great number of blood-borne infections. Needle stick injuries are possibly the main route of acquiring such infections from a non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) perspective. This study examines NCHDs experiences surrounding needle stick injuries. | |
dc.description.abstract | A cross-sectional self-administered anonymous questionnaire survey was conducted on 185 NCHDs working in a clinical setting among seven teaching hospitals in Ireland. Implied consent was obtained. The data was analysed using Excel spreadsheets. Ethical approval was received. | |
dc.description.abstract | A response rate of 85.4% (158/185) was achieved. Findings of the study are shown in the manuscript table. | |
dc.description.abstract | A needle stick injury (NI) history is greater among surgical NCHDs than medical NCHDs. The level of disposable glove usage is worryingly poor. Training in sharps handling and dealing with a NI needs to be addressed. HIV is the blood-borne infection most fear of being contracting as a consequence of a NI. | |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.subject.mesh | Accidents, Occupational | |
dc.subject.mesh | Adult | |
dc.subject.mesh | Cross-Sectional Studies | |
dc.subject.mesh | Female | |
dc.subject.mesh | Gloves, Surgical | |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice | |
dc.subject.mesh | Humans | |
dc.subject.mesh | Ireland | |
dc.subject.mesh | Male | |
dc.subject.mesh | Medical Staff, Hospital | |
dc.subject.mesh | Middle Aged | |
dc.subject.mesh | Needlestick Injuries | |
dc.subject.mesh | Risk Factors | |
dc.subject.mesh | Young Adult | |
dc.title | A study of needle stick injuries among non-consultant hospital doctors in Ireland. | en |
dc.type | Article | en |
dc.contributor.department | Department of Medicine, South Infirmary, Victoria University Hospital, Old Blackrock Road, Cork, Ireland. mortimeroconnor@gmail.com | en |
dc.identifier.journal | Irish journal of medical science | en |
dc.description.province | Munster | |
html.description.abstract | NCHDs are exposed to a great number of blood-borne infections. Needle stick injuries are possibly the main route of acquiring such infections from a non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) perspective. This study examines NCHDs experiences surrounding needle stick injuries. | |
html.description.abstract | A cross-sectional self-administered anonymous questionnaire survey was conducted on 185 NCHDs working in a clinical setting among seven teaching hospitals in Ireland. Implied consent was obtained. The data was analysed using Excel spreadsheets. Ethical approval was received. | |
html.description.abstract | A response rate of 85.4% (158/185) was achieved. Findings of the study are shown in the manuscript table. | |
html.description.abstract | A needle stick injury (NI) history is greater among surgical NCHDs than medical NCHDs. The level of disposable glove usage is worryingly poor. Training in sharps handling and dealing with a NI needs to be addressed. HIV is the blood-borne infection most fear of being contracting as a consequence of a NI. |