Needlestick injury incidence and reporting in Irish surgical trainees.

IF 2.3 4区医学 Q2 SURGERY

Surgeon-Journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland Pub Date : 2025-03-06 DOI:10.1016/j.surge.2025.02.011

Fergus J McCabe, Niamh Dunne, Shane K Farrington, Robert P Piggott, Catherine Bossut, Tom McCarthy, Joseph M Queally

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Abstract

Introduction: Needlestick injuries (NSI) in healthcare workers are common and rising in Ireland. Surgical trainees are particularly at-risk of NSIs. The aim of this study was to assess the estimated NSIs suffered by Irish surgical trainees, the reporting behaviours of NSI and the perceived barriers to reporting.

Methods: This was an anonymous, online survey of surgical trainees on the Irish surgical training programmes. Trainees were asked the estimated NSIs ever received, perceived NSI contributing factors, NSIs reported to occupational health, and perceived barriers to reporting of NSIs. Independent predictors of needlestick injury were assessed by ordinal logistic regression. Data analysis was performed with R, version 4.1.1.

Results: There were 73 participants, with 66 % male and a median age group of 30-34 years. The median year of surgical training was 4. All but one trainee reported an NSI prior, with the median 6 (range of 0 to over 20). On ordinal logistic regression, year of training was the only independent factor associated with greater reported NSIs (OR 1.32). Most NSIs were from a suture needle in the non-dominant hand. Time pressure (79%) and mental fatigue (78%) were the most frequently perceived contributory factors. Only 14% of participants report all NSIs. The time requirements (82%) and reporting pathway complexity (81%) were the primary listed reasons for non-reporting of NSIs.

Conclusion: Despite being at high risk of needlesticks and the associated risks, few surgical trainees report all needlestick injuries. Reporting pathways of needlestick injuries should be streamlined to encourage greater reporting.

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Surgeon-Journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland 医学-外科

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4.40

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158

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6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Since its establishment in 2003, The Surgeon has established itself as one of the leading multidisciplinary surgical titles, both in print and online. The Surgeon is published for the worldwide surgical and dental communities. The goal of the Journal is to achieve wider national and international recognition, through a commitment to excellence in original research. In addition, both Colleges see the Journal as an important educational service, and consequently there is a particular focus on post-graduate development. Much of our educational role will continue to be achieved through publishing expanded review articles by leaders in their field. Articles in related areas to surgery and dentistry, such as healthcare management and education, are also welcomed. We aim to educate, entertain, give insight into new surgical techniques and technology, and provide a forum for debate and discussion.