Prevalence of needlestick injuries among nursing interns: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Chen, Meitong; Zhang, Lijuan

doi:10.21037/apm-21-703

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“…The results of another meta-analysis in China showed that the prevalence of NSI in nursing students was 33%, which is consistent with those of the present study ( 47 ). A recent systematic review and meta-analysis investigated occupational injuries among nursing interns and found that the prevalence of NSI in this group was 27%, which is lower than the present study ( 12 ). The previous systematic review and meta-analysis analyzed eight studies, two of which were semi-experimental.…”

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“…Thus, NSI prevalence should be investigated among students. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis focused only on nursing interns, and few studies (eight papers) were retrieved and analyzed due to the limitation in the target population and searched databases ( 12 ). In addition, it is impossible to put them all in one group and estimate the pooled prevalence of NSI because the nature of the nursing students' work is different from that of students in other medical fields.…”

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Prevalence of needle-stick injury among nursing students: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Yin²,

Wang³

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionNeedle-stick injuries (NSI) are a serious threat to the health of healthcare workers, nurses, and nursing students, as they can expose them to infectious diseases. Different prevalence rates have been reported for this type of injury in different studies worldwide. Therefore, this study aimedto estimate the pooled prevalence of NSI among nursing students.MethodsThis study was conducted by searching for articles in Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Google Scholar without time limitation using the following keywords: needle-stick, needle stick, sharp injury, and nursing student. The data were analyzed using the meta-analysis method and random-effects model. The quality of the articles was evaluated with Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale (NOS). The heterogeneity of the studies was examined using the I2 index, and the collected data were analyzed using the STATA Software Version 16.ResultsInitially, 1,134 articles were retrieved, of which 32 qualified articles were included in the analysis. Nursing students reported 35% of NSI (95% CI: 28–43%) and 63% (95% CI: 51–74%) did not report their needle-stick injuries. The highest prevalence was related to studies conducted in Asia (39.7%; 95% CI: 31.7–47.7%). There was no significant correlation among NSI prevalence and age of samples, and article year of publication.ConclusionA third of nursing students reported experiencing NSI. Consequently, occupational hazard prevention training and student support measures need to be considered.

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Prevalence of needle-stick injury among nursing students: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Yin²,

Wang³

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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“…[ 1 ] Nevertheless, it continues to be one of the most common occupational safety hazards, especially in developing countries. [ 19 20 21 22 23 24 ] The lack of resources, educational interventions, nationwide reporting facility and follow-up of incidences were found to be the root causes of this problem.…”

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Needlestick and sharps’ injury in healthcare students: Prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practice

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Kamat

Khairnar

et al. 2022

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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Purpose: Needlestick and sharps injury is an occupational hazard, and it presents with a constant risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Students are particularly at risk due to a lack of experience and handling skills. The present study was designed to assess the prevalence of needle stick injury and evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding its prevention and management among students of a medical campus. Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted among healthcare students of the medical campus in Sangli, Maharashtra. Overall, the study included 942 participants belonging to medical, dental, and nursing faculties. Results: Overall, the prevalence rate of needlestick and sharps injury was found to be 25.2%. The prevalence was highest amongst nursing students. The students had adequate knowledge about blood-borne virus (BBV) transmission and prevention of needlestick injury. However, there was a substantial shortfall in post-exposure prophylaxis knowledge amongst the students. A deficit in translation between knowledge to practice was noted, particularly in the case of needlestick injury prevention and management. Conclusion: The present study found that one in four students experience needlestick injury; overall knowledge regarding prevention and management of needlestick injury was lesser than desired, and gaps in knowledge and practice were identified in the present study. This can be rectified by curricular reforms, periodic educational programs and stern reinforcement of guidelines. Instilling reporting centers and devising a standing operating procedure in the event of needlestick injury are the needs of the hour.

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“…Nursing students have been investigated for rates of sharps injuries in a recent systematic review and meta-analysis and evidence suggests that between 6–51% of populations worldwide have sustained a sharps injury ( Chen and Zhang, 2021 ). Midwifery students are commonly amalgamated with nursing students within studies, and the range of sharps injuries is reported to be between 35.5% ( Karadağ, 2010 ; Kursun and Arslan, 2014 ).…”

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An exploration of sharps injuries within healthcare students at a UK university

Hambridge,

Burt,

Bettache

et al. 2024

Journal of Infection Prevention

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Background There is evidence available worldwide that nursing, medical and dental students sustain sharps injuries during their programmes of study. However, there is lack of evidence and research relating to the many students of other healthcare professions who may encounter sharps instruments. Aim/objective The aim of the study was to identify the extent, type and impact of sharps injuries sustained by pre-registration healthcare students. Methods An online survey was administered to 3372 healthcare students at a University in the United Kingdom. Findings/results Some healthcare students other than nursing, medical and dentistry had sustained a sharps injury. The most common device involved were glass ampoules. The common causes were equipment and carelessness. Some healthcare students sustained psychological impacts following the sharps injury. Discussion Sharps injuries are common amongst some healthcare students and there is scope for more education for these groups of students relating to the risks, safe handling, reporting and prevention of sharps injuries.

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Prevalence of needlestick injuries among nursing interns: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Prevalence of needle-stick injury among nursing students: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Prevalence of needle-stick injury among nursing students: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Needlestick and sharps’ injury in healthcare students: Prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practice

An exploration of sharps injuries within healthcare students at a UK university

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