Occupational exposure of nurses working in high risk areas : an Australian study

Sharon Hills, Lesley M. Wilkes

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    Abstract

    This study aimed to explore the incidence, reporting and management of occupational exposure among nurses working in high risk areas in two major hospitals in the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia. A structured questionnaire with a mixture of open and closed ended questions was developed to survey the nurses. The responses to each question was analysed using either a quantitative approach for closed ended questions, or a qualitative approach that compared frequency of themes for the open-ended questions. Under reporting of exposures, concern following an exposure and dissatisfaction of nurses with the reporting process were identified. This paper emphasises the need for organisations to have user friendly protocols for immediate reporting and management of exposures by knowledgeable assessors.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalAustralian Journal of Advanced Nursing
    Publication statusPublished - 2003

    Keywords

    • blood
    • body fluids
    • nurses
    • occupational exposure

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