Confronting needlestick and sharp injuries in healthcare: a decade of struggle and progress in a university teaching hospital
Abstract Background Needlestick and sharp injuries (NSIs) among healthcare workers (HCWs) are a significant concern in infection prevention. This study analyzes the incidence and characteristics of NSIs at Queen Mary Hospital and assesses the effectiveness of targeted training programs for interns....
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| Main Authors: | Shuk-Ching Wong, Lithia Lai-Ha Yuen, Germaine Kit-Ming Lam, Monica Oi-Tung Kwok, Crystal Yuen-Ki Siu, Bella Hong-Yan Li, Jonathan Hon-Kwan Chen, Simon Yung-Chun So, Kelvin Hei-Yeung Chiu, Vincent Chi-Chung Cheng |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Health Services Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12345-0 |
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