Sharps injuries among nursing staff: A qualitative study

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dc.authorid0000-0002-0411-0886
dc.contributor.authorAydoğdu, Ana Luiza Ferreira
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-31T08:42:41Z
dc.date.available2026-03-31T08:42:41Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentFakülteler, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Hemşirelik Bölümü
dc.description.abstractBackground: Injuries involving members of the nursing team are not uncommon, with sharps-related incidents being among the most frequent. Previous studies have focused on quantitative outcomes or on healthcare professionals in general, leaving a gap in understanding the subjective experiences and perspectives of nursing staff. This study aimed to explore the opinions and experiences of nursing staff regarding sharps injuries, with the goal of identifying contributing factors, gaps in current prevention strategies, and opportunities to improve occupational safety and injury-prevention practices within healthcare settings. Methods: This qualitative study used a descriptive phenomenological approach and included 38 nursing staff from various regions of Brazil. Participants responded to open-ended online questions between July 26 and September 11, 2025. Findings: Themes emerged: (1) the moment when the injuries occur, (2) factors that trigger the injuries, (3) the period following the injuries, and (4) strategies adopted to prevent new injuries. Twelve subthemes were identified.Conclusions/Applications to Practice:The study addresses a highly relevant issue in healthcare, as nursing staff need to prioritize their own health while caring for others. Although it does not present findings different from previous research regarding the occurrence of such injuries, its importance may lie precisely in highlighting results that remain unchanged. The study also shows that nurses often internalize blame for occupational injuries, viewing them as personal failures rather than system issues. It highlights the need for rigorous monitoring, ongoing training, consistent safety materials, and encouragement of incident reporting to strengthen collective safety and promote a positive safety culture.
dc.identifier.citationAydoğdu, A. L. F. (2026). Sharps injuries among nursing staff: A qualitative study. Workplace Health & Safety, https://doi.org/10.1177/21650799261429961
dc.identifier.doi10.1177/21650799261429961
dc.identifier.issn2165-0799
dc.identifier.issn2165-0969
dc.identifier.pmidPMID: 41906485
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1177/21650799261429961
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13055/1371
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.indekslendigikaynak.otherSCI-E - Science Citation Index Expanded
dc.indekslendigikaynak.otherSSCI - Social Science Citation Index
dc.institutionauthorAydoğdu, Ana Luiza Ferreira
dc.institutionauthorid0000-0002-0411-0886
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSAGE Publications
dc.relation.ispartofWorkplace Health & Safety
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subjectInjuries
dc.subjectNurse Administrators
dc.subjectNursing
dc.subjectOccupational Risks
dc.subjectWorking Conditions
dc.titleSharps injuries among nursing staff: A qualitative study
dc.typeArticle
dspace.entity.typePublication

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