An Analysis of Relation factors causing healthcare workers in Chulabhorn hospital by Needlestick and sharps injuries
Keywords:
Needlestick, Sharp Injuries, Accidents, Healthcare workersAbstract
Most of the healthcare workers’ injuries in hospitals involve the use of needlestick and sharps objects. Therefore, the objective of this research was to study and explain the factors including personnel, equipment and environment that affect injuries of the healthcare workers in Chulabhorn hospital. Using a. cross-sectional study research model, a sample group of 301 healthcare workers in 7 job positions were recruited. Data were collected by using online Google Form questionnaires. Analysis conducted for descriptive statistics. Chi-square test was employed to test research hypotheses. Data analysis was conducted with the SPSS Version 18 package.
The results of this research found that most of the job positions at risks for needles and sharp injuries are nurses. The most common occurrence is in the inpatient ward. And the event occurred most with the left index finger. Factors that are not affect accidents include job position, gender, age, work experience and education level, with statistically significant (p<0.05).
In conclusion, it can be concluded that the following factors: people, equipment, and the environment are important to work. Providing appropriate equipment for work; suitable working environment; providing stress relief program for employees; and promote leisure and health care policies to reduce the risk of accidents among healthcare worker as much as possible. This will result in less risks for accidents, caused by needle sticks and sharp injuries at work.
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