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- Title
ACIDENTES COM PERFUROCORTANTES ENTRE PROFISSIONAIS DE ENFERMAGEM: SCOPING REVIEW.
- Authors
de Melo Guimarães, Helem; de Vechi Corrêa, Ana Paula; Camargo, Ana Júlia; da Silva André Uehara, Silvia Carla
- Abstract
Objective: To analyze evidence in the scientific literature on the profile and prevalence of accidents with sharps among the nursing team. Methods: this is a scoping review, the search for articles was performed in the following databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, LILACS and Web of Science and the final sample consisted of 27 studies. Results: A high prevalence of accidents caused by sharps was identified among nursing professionals, being the most affected category among health workers, especially technicians and nursing assistants. There was a predominance of injuries caused by needles, especially during invasive procedures and material disposal, and recapping needles was a frequent practice. Conclusions: Individual and institutional factors can aggravate the chances of accidents. The need for continuing education actions on standard precautions, proper use of personal protective equipment, as well as correct disposal among the nursing staff is highlighted.
- Subjects
NEEDLESTICK injury prevention; ONLINE information services; CINAHL database; SYSTEMATIC reviews; STAB wounds; HOSPITAL nursing staff; DISEASE prevalence; LITERATURE reviews; MEDLINE; PERSONAL protective equipment
- Publication
Enfermagem Atual in Derme, 2022, Vol 96, Issue 38, p1
- ISSN
2447-2034
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.31011/reaid-2022-v.96-n.38-art.1263