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dc.contributor.authorO'Connor, M B
dc.contributor.authorHannon, M J
dc.contributor.authorCagney, D
dc.contributor.authorHarrington, U
dc.contributor.authorO'Brien, F
dc.contributor.authorHardiman, N
dc.contributor.authorO'Connor, R
dc.contributor.authorCourtney, K
dc.contributor.authorO'Connor, C
dc.date.accessioned2011-12-22T15:30:02Z
dc.date.available2011-12-22T15:30:02Z
dc.date.issued2011-06
dc.identifier.citationA study of needle stick injuries among non-consultant hospital doctors in Ireland. 2011, 180 (2):445-9 Ir J Med Scien
dc.identifier.issn1863-4362
dc.identifier.pmid21188543
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s11845-010-0667-z
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10147/198753
dc.descriptionINTRODUCTION: 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.abstractNCHDs 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.abstractA 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.abstractA response rate of 85.4% (158/185) was achieved. Findings of the study are shown in the manuscript table.
dc.description.abstractA 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.isoenen
dc.subject.meshAccidents, Occupational
dc.subject.meshAdult
dc.subject.meshCross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.meshFemale
dc.subject.meshGloves, Surgical
dc.subject.meshHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
dc.subject.meshHumans
dc.subject.meshIreland
dc.subject.meshMale
dc.subject.meshMedical Staff, Hospital
dc.subject.meshMiddle Aged
dc.subject.meshNeedlestick Injuries
dc.subject.meshRisk Factors
dc.subject.meshYoung Adult
dc.titleA study of needle stick injuries among non-consultant hospital doctors in Ireland.en
dc.typeArticleen
dc.contributor.departmentDepartment of Medicine, South Infirmary, Victoria University Hospital, Old Blackrock Road, Cork, Ireland. mortimeroconnor@gmail.comen
dc.identifier.journalIrish journal of medical scienceen
dc.description.provinceMunster
html.description.abstractNCHDs 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.abstractA 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.abstractA response rate of 85.4% (158/185) was achieved. Findings of the study are shown in the manuscript table.
html.description.abstractA 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.


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