National Survey of Sharps Injuries Incidence Amongst Healthcare Workers in the United States.
Jihyun YunKayla K UmemotoWenjia WangDinesh VyasPublished in: International journal of general medicine (2023)
Medical students and physicians early in training, especially those in surgical fields, are more vulnerable to sharps injuries, but are less likely to report, while nurses are the most likely to report. Dedicated sharps training, education to reduce stigma around injury, and implementing a simplified reporting process may help encourage reporting as well as consistency in reporting, leading to improved workplace safety.