Sağlık Çalışanlarında Yaralanma Olgularının Değerlendirilmesi: Üniversite Hastanesinden Beş Yıllık Veriler

Öz

Çalışma bir üniversite hastanesinde sağlık çalışanları arasındaki kesici-delici alet yaralanmalarını (KDAY) incelemeyi amaçlamıştır. Çalışma, 2017-2021 yılları arasında hastane personelinin kan/vücut sıvısı teması ve KDAY durumlarını retrospektif olarak incelemiştir. Toplam 674 formdan 627’si analiz edilmiş, veriler “Riskli Temas/Yaralanma Bildirim Formu” ve kayıtlarla toplanmıştır. Toplam 627 yaralanma tespit edilmiştir. En fazla etkilenen grup %41,6 ile sağlık bilimleri öğrencileridir. Yaralanmaların %84,7’si iğne batması olup aletlerin %80,3’ü kontaminedir. Yaralananların %89’u Hepatit B’ye aşılı, %75,9’u eldiven kullanmış, %85,5’i yara temizliği yapmıştır. Çalışmamızda hastanemizdeki kesici ve delici alet yaralanmalarının literatüre göre daha düşük oranda meydana geldiği görülmüştür. En fazla öğrenciler ve hemşireler yaralanmış, yaralanmaların çoğunlukla acil servis ve ameliyathanede meydana geldiği bulunmuştur.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Kesici/Delici Alet Yaralanması
• Sağlık Personeli
• Çalışan Güvenliği
• Hemşirelik

Destekleyen Kurum

Bu çalışmayı maddi olarak destekleyen herhangi bir kişi/kuruluş bulunmamaktadır

Etik Beyan

Çalışma protokolü Çukurova Üniversitesi Klinik Araştırmalar Etik Kurulu tarafından incelenerek onaylandı (karar no: 42, tarih: 04.11.2022). Çalışmaya başlamadan önce kurum ve bölüm izinleri alındı.

Teşekkür

Çalışmaya destek veren tüm hastane çalışanlarına ve Hastane Enfeksiyon Kontrol Komitesine teşekkür ederiz

Assessment of Injury Incidents Among Healthcare Workers: A Five-Year Experience from a University Hospital

Öz

The study aimed to examine sharps injuries (SI) among healthcare workers in a university hospital. The study retrospectively examined blood and body fluid exposures and sharps injuries among hospital staff between 2017 and 2021. Of 674 reports, 627 were analyzed, and data were collected using the “Risky Exposure/Injury Reporting Form” and records. A total of 627 injuries were identified. The most affected group was health sciences students (41.6%). Needlestick injuries accounted for 84.7%, and 80.3% of the instruments were contaminated. Among the injured, 89% were vaccinated against Hepatitis B, 75.9% used gloves, and 85.5% performed wound care. In study, sharps injuries in our hospital were found to occur at a lower rate compared to the literature. Sharps injuries were examined in our hospital. Students and nurses were the most affected, and injuries were found to occur mostly in the emergency department and operating room.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Sharp Injury
• Healthcare Personnel
• Employee Safety
• Nursing.

Destekleyen Kurum

There is no person/organization supporting this study financially

Etik Beyan

The study protocol was reviewed and approved by the Çukurova University Clinical Research Ethics Committee (decision no: 42, date: 04.11.2022). Institutional and departmental permissions were obtained before commencing the study.

Teşekkür

Thanks to all hospital staff and the Hospital Infection Control Committee who supported the study.

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