Physical Health Threats among Nurses and Existing Preventative Measures
Fernando Pulle, Maheshi Kaushalya; Ranasingha, Don Kavinda Milan (2024)
2024
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Hazardous physical conditions include needlestick injuries, infectious diseases, chemicals and violence at workplace among which nurses are at risk. These risks are not a thing of the past today; they are still evident making questions asked on the efficiency of the preventative measures instituted across the globe.
The purpose of the study was to describe the physical health threats nurses encountered in their work and the existing preventative measures.
A descriptive literature review was conducted and only the literature that has been published in the last ten years was included. The research evidence also shows that MSDs are a highly concerned factor because of repetitive task activity and patient handling. Needlestick injuries occur frequently, particularly in user areas such as emergency departments, where protective measures are insufficient. Pathogenic agents as well as exposure to chemical risks remains a giant threat as the use of protective devices is still irregular. Patient-related violence is also well underscored and has highlighted idealism in emergency areas.
The research findings show that the current precautionary measures are inadequate, thus the requirement of robust and comprehensive safety measures, training, and good ergonomics at work to safeguard the nurses and improve the quality of service provision to the patients.
The purpose of the study was to describe the physical health threats nurses encountered in their work and the existing preventative measures.
A descriptive literature review was conducted and only the literature that has been published in the last ten years was included. The research evidence also shows that MSDs are a highly concerned factor because of repetitive task activity and patient handling. Needlestick injuries occur frequently, particularly in user areas such as emergency departments, where protective measures are insufficient. Pathogenic agents as well as exposure to chemical risks remains a giant threat as the use of protective devices is still irregular. Patient-related violence is also well underscored and has highlighted idealism in emergency areas.
The research findings show that the current precautionary measures are inadequate, thus the requirement of robust and comprehensive safety measures, training, and good ergonomics at work to safeguard the nurses and improve the quality of service provision to the patients.