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A 19-Year Study of Dental Needlestick and Sharps Injuries in Japan

Authors :
Iwamatsu-Kobayashi, Yoko
Watanabe, Jun
Kusama, Taro
Endo, Hideaki
Ikeda, Shinobu
Tokuda, Koichi
Igarashi, Kaoru
Egusa, Hiroshi
Source :
International Dental Journal; February 2023, Vol. 73 Issue: 1 p114-120, 7p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs) are serious problems for dental health care workers (DHCWs) because they are at risk for occupational blood-borne infections. In this study, risk factors for NSIs in DHCWs at Tohoku University Hospital (TUH) in Japan over 19 years were analysed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00206539 and 1875595X
Volume :
73
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
International Dental Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs59525996
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2022.04.009