Healthcare waste (HCW) is generated in different healthcare facilities (HCFs), such as
hospitals, laboratories, veterinary clinics, research centres and nursing homes. It has been …

Background. Healthcare workers are at high risk of occupational exposure to needle stick
injury worldwide. Occupational exposure to needle stick injury represents the most common …

Aim: To evaluate the incidence of mishaps and misses during the transfer of specimen from
operation theater to pathology department. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was …

Background Our study sought to determine the frequency of Needlestick injuries (NSIs)
among Healthcare Workers (HCWs) working at governmental hospital and to study the …

Background In treating highly infectious coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pneumonia,
intensive care unit (ICU) nurses face a high risk of developing somatic symptom disorder …

Background Occupational contact with blood and body fluids poses a significant risk to
healthcare workers. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the epidemiology and …

Objectives This study aimed to examine the proportion of needle stick and sharp injuries
(NSSIs) among healthcare workers at King Hussein Medical Center (KHMC), Amman …

Needle-stick or sharp injuries (NSIs) are critical occupational hazards for healthcare
workers. Exposure to blood and body fluids through NSIs increases the risk of transmission …

Background Extended work hours and shift work can result in mistimed sleep, excessive
sleepiness, and fatigue, which affects concentration and cognition. Impaired concentration …

Background Needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs) are critical occupational risk among
health care workers (HCWs), which is extremely worrying due to the potential risk of …