Work-Related Accidents and Sharp Injuries in Paramedics—Illustrated with an Example of a Multi-Specialist Hospital, Located in Central Poland
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15512422 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anna Garus-Pakowska (0000-0002-1677-8146, Medical University of Lodz, corresponding author), Franciszek Szatko (0000-0001-5089-9091, Medical University of Lodz), Martina Ulrichs (0000-0002-9630-5460, University of Lodz) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 901-901 |
| Publication date | 2017-08-10 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph14080901 |
| PMID | 28796193 |
| OpenAlex | W2745049320 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 14 |
(1) Background: An analysis of work-related accidents in paramedics in Poland by presenting the model and trend of accidents, accident rates and by identifying causes and results of accidents; (2) Methods: A retrospective analysis of medical documentation regarding work-related accidents in a multi-specialist hospital, located in central Poland, in the period 2005-2015. The study group included paramedics who had an accident while being on duty; (3) Results: According to hospital records, 88 paramedics were involved in 390 accidents and 265 injuries caused by sharp instruments. The annual accident rate was 5.34/100 employed paramedics. Most of the accidents occurred at night. The most common reason for the accident was careless behaviour of the paramedic, which resulted in joint sprains and dislocations. Injuries accounted for a huge portion of the total number of events. As many as 45% of injuries were not officially recorded; (4) Conclusion: High rates of work-related accidents and injuries caused by sharp instruments in paramedics are a serious public health problem. Further studies should be conducted in order to identify risk factors of accidents, particularly injuries, and to implement preventative programmes, aiming to minimise rates of occupational hazards for paramedics
Documentation · Injury prevention · Medical emergency · Medical record · Occupational safety and health · Poison control · Suicide prevention · Work (physics · Engineering · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Medicine · Occupational Health and Performance · Occupational Health and Safety Research · Workplace Violence and Bullying · Emergency Medicine · Surgery
| Citations per year | 0.33 |
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| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Highly cited | No |