THE EXPERIENCE OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS AFTER CONTACT WITH SHARP INSTRUMENTS CONTAMINATED WITH PATIENTS’ BLOOD: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL -QUALITATIVE STUDY

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MADDI NESHAT M.; PASHAYEE F.

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Journal: JOURNAL OF NORTH KHORASAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES Year:2011 | Volume:3 | Issue:3 (9) Page(s): 83-90

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THE EXPERIENCE OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS AFTER CONTACT WITH SHARP INSTRUMENTS CONTAMINATED WITH PATIENTS’ BLOOD: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL -QUALITATIVE STUDY

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MADDI NESHAT M. | PASHAYEE F. | Issue Writer Certificate

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NEEDLE STICKS INJURIESQ2

INFECTIONQ2

BLOODQ2

HEALTH PERSONNELQ2

Abstract

Background & Objective: Injuries caused by contact with sharp instruments and exposure to contaminated BLOOD of patients with infectious diseases are among the most threatening occupational hazards in the health sector. Considering the high incidence of injuries among medical personnel, this study aimed to determine and interpret such experiences.Material and Methods: a descriptive-qualitative method called phenomenology was used in this study. The data were collected through semi- organized interviews with 6 personnel working in different levels of the health care system. Sampling was purpose- oriented and the data were analysed using collizi thematic method.Results: The main themes raised from participants’ experience were carelessness, foreboding, and lack of support, follow-ups, and scandal. Most participants in the study found that the most reason for needle-stick injuries and contamination to infectious excretions was lack of standard precautions. Also, lack of concentration while giving care and lack of staff were cited as other important factors causing injuries.Conclusion: The results of this study highlighted the lack of a correct follow-up procedure for occupational injuries. Most participants complained about the lack of support by authorities, as well as their negligence and denial of this great health risk. This results in loss of hope and motivation to follow up the case seriously. Nonetheless, personal efforts for survival prevailed. These findings offer a new insight to health authorities and help them to realize the great potential dangers.

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MADDI NESHAT, M., & PASHAYEE, F.. (2011). THE EXPERIENCE OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS AFTER CONTACT WITH SHARP INSTRUMENTS CONTAMINATED WITH PATIENTS’ BLOOD: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL -QUALITATIVE STUDY. JOURNAL OF NORTH KHORASAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, 3(3 (9)), 83-90. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/186933/en

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MADDI NESHAT M., PASHAYEE F.. THE EXPERIENCE OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS AFTER CONTACT WITH SHARP INSTRUMENTS CONTAMINATED WITH PATIENTS’ BLOOD: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL -QUALITATIVE STUDY. JOURNAL OF NORTH KHORASAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES[Internet]. 2011;3(3 (9)):83-90. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/186933/en

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M. MADDI NESHAT, and F. PASHAYEE, “THE EXPERIENCE OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS AFTER CONTACT WITH SHARP INSTRUMENTS CONTAMINATED WITH PATIENTS’ BLOOD: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL -QUALITATIVE STUDY,” JOURNAL OF NORTH KHORASAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol. 3, no. 3 (9), pp. 83–90, 2011, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/186933/en

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