Evaluation of Needlestick and Sharp Injuries, Contributing Factors, and Preventive Measures Among Nursing Students

Aylin Palloş; Kevser Demirca; Sinem Özkan

Makale detayları

Evaluation of Needlestick and Sharp Injuries, Contributing Factors, and Preventive Measures Among Nursing Students

Yazarlar:

Aylin Palloş | Kevser Demirca | Sinem Özkan

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Hemşirelik Eğitimi | Hemşirelik Esasları

Dergi:

CURARE Journal of Nursing Issue 6, pp.21-29

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001342115

pISSN:

2980-1133

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Objective: This study evaluates the frequency of needlestick and sharp injuries NSI, the contributing factors, and the preventive measures among nursing students. Material and Methods: This descriptive studys population consisted of all second, third, and fourth-year students enrolled in the nursing department of a health sciences faculty during the 2018-2019 academic year N577, while the sample consisted of 280 students who volunteered to participate. The ethics committee and institutional approvals were obtained. Data were collected using the Student Information Form and analysed with the SPSS 29.0 programme. Results: It was found that 95.4 of the students who participated in the study received education related to NSI, mostly from school orientation programmes 88.2 and various courses given at school 43.6. It was determined that 16.8 n47 of the students were exposed to NSI during their undergraduate education, and injuries mainly occurred during clinical practise 95.7 and in internal medicine clinics 57.4. It was found that 48.9 of the students were injured in their first year, and 63.8 had been exposed to needlestick and sharps injuries at least once. The most common device causing injury was a syringe needle 63.8, and 68.1 had taken protective measures before the injury, with the most common precaution being gloves 59.6. Injuries frequently occurred while breaking the ampoules 55.3 and when trying to remove the needle cap 34.0. The most common response after injury was washing the area with soapwater or disinfectant, and students often reported the injury to a friend or nurse. The leading causes of the injuries were carelessness 51.1 and rushing 27.7. Conclusion: This study highlights that needlestick and sharps injuries among nursing student injuries, which require attention. Based on these results, it is recommended that education on the importance and prevention of needlestick and sharps injuries be emphasised.

 Objective: This study evaluates the frequency of needlestick and sharp injuries NSI, the contributing factors, and the preventive measures among nursing students. Material and Methods: This descriptive studys population consisted of all second, third, and fourth-year students enrolled in the nursing department of a health sciences faculty during the 2018-2019 academic year N577, while the sample consisted of 280 students who volunteered to participate. The ethics committee and institutional approvals were obtained. Data were collected using the Student Information Form and analysed with the SPSS 29.0 programme. Results: It was found that 95.4 of the students who participated in the study received education related to NSI, mostly from school orientation programmes 88.2 and various courses given at school 43.6. It was determined that 16.8 n47 of the students were exposed to NSI during their undergraduate education, and injuries mainly occurred during clinical practise 95.7 and in internal medicine clinics 57.4. It was found that 48.9 of the students were injured in their first year, and 63.8 had been exposed to needlestick and sharps injuries at least once. The most common device causing injury was a syringe needle 63.8, and 68.1 had taken protective measures before the injury, with the most common precaution being gloves 59.6. Injuries frequently occurred while breaking the ampoules 55.3 and when trying to remove the needle cap 34.0. The most common response after injury was washing the area with soapwater or disinfectant, and students often reported the injury to a friend or nurse. The leading causes of the injuries were carelessness 51.1 and rushing 27.7. Conclusion: This study highlights that needlestick and sharps injuries among nursing student injuries, which require attention. Based on these results, it is recommended that education on the importance and prevention of needlestick and sharps injuries be emphasised.

 Objective: This study evaluates the frequency of needlestick and sharp injuries NSI, the contributing factors, and the preventive measures among nursing students. Material and Methods: This descriptive studys population consisted of all second, third, and fourth-year students enrolled in the nursing department of a health sciences faculty during the 2018-2019 academic year N577, while the sample consisted of 280 students who volunteered to participate. The ethics committee and institutional approvals were obtained. Data were collected using the Student Information Form and analysed with the SPSS 29.0 programme. Results: It was found that 95.4 of the students who participated in the study received education related to NSI, mostly from school orientation programmes 88.2 and various courses given at school 43.6. It was determined that 16.8 n47 of the students were exposed to NSI during their undergraduate education, and injuries mainly occurred during clinical practise 95.7 and in internal medicine clinics 57.4. It was found that 48.9 of the students were injured in their first year, and 63.8 had been exposed to needlestick and sharps injuries at least once. The most common device causing injury was a syringe needle 63.8, and 68.1 had taken protective measures before the injury, with the most common precaution being gloves 59.6. Injuries frequently occurred while breaking the ampoules 55.3 and when trying to remove the needle cap 34.0. The most common response after injury was washing the area with soapwater or disinfectant, and students often reported the injury to a friend or nurse. The leading causes of the injuries were carelessness 51.1 and rushing 27.7. Conclusion: This study highlights that needlestick and sharps injuries among nursing student injuries, which require attention. Based on these results, it is recommended that education on the importance and prevention of needlestick and sharps injuries be emphasised.

 Objective: This study evaluates the frequency of needlestick and sharp injuries NSI, the contributing factors, and the preventive measures among nursing students. Material and Methods: This descriptive studys population consisted of all second, third, and fourth-year students enrolled in the nursing department of a health sciences faculty during the 2018-2019 academic year N577, while the sample consisted of 280 students who volunteered to participate. The ethics committee and institutional approvals were obtained. Data were collected using the Student Information Form and analysed with the SPSS 29.0 programme. Results: It was found that 95.4 of the students who participated in the study received education related to NSI, mostly from school orientation programmes 88.2 and various courses given at school 43.6. It was determined that 16.8 n47 of the students were exposed to NSI during their undergraduate education, and injuries mainly occurred during clinical practise 95.7 and in internal medicine clinics 57.4. It was found that 48.9 of the students were injured in their first year, and 63.8 had been exposed to needlestick and sharps injuries at least once. The most common device causing injury was a syringe needle 63.8, and 68.1 had taken protective measures before the injury, with the most common precaution being gloves 59.6. Injuries frequently occurred while breaking the ampoules 55.3 and when trying to remove the needle cap 34.0. The most common response after injury was washing the area with soapwater or disinfectant, and students often reported the injury to a friend or nurse. The leading causes of the injuries were carelessness 51.1 and rushing 27.7. Conclusion: This study highlights that needlestick and sharps injuries among nursing student injuries, which require attention. Based on these results, it is recommended that education on the importance and prevention of needlestick and sharps injuries be emphasised.

Makale detayları

Evaluation of Needlestick and Sharp Injuries, Contributing Factors, and Preventive Measures Among Nursing Students

Yazarlar:

Aylin Palloş | Kevser Demirca | Sinem Özkan

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Hemşirelik Eğitimi | Hemşirelik Esasları

Dergi:

CURARE Journal of Nursing Issue 6, pp.21-29

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001342115

pISSN:

2980-1133

Needlestick and sharp injuries

nursing students

nursing training

Sayı

Makale detayları

Evaluation of Needlestick and Sharp Injuries, Contributing Factors, and Preventive Measures Among Nursing Students

Yazarlar: Aylin Palloş | Kevser Demirca | Sinem Özkan

Yayıncı: Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar: Hemşirelik Eğitimi | Hemşirelik Esasları

Dergi: CURARE Journal of Nursing Issue 6, pp.21-29

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 11/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001342115

pISSN: 2980-1133

Needlestick and sharp injuries

nursing students

nursing training

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Aylin Palloş | Kevser Demirca | Sinem Özkan

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Hemşirelik Eğitimi | Hemşirelik Esasları

Dergi:

CURARE Journal of Nursing Issue 6, pp.21-29

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001342115

pISSN:

2980-1133