Survey on occupational hazards of nurses in the supply room

VernacularTitle:供应室护士职业危害的调查分析
Author: Xiaoling ZHOU ; Dongli XU ; Li XUE
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Nurses in supply rooms; Occupational hazards; Physical damage; Protective measures
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2012;28(2):66-67
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the occupational hazards of nurses in the supply room,to determine what kind of occupational hazards is most dangerous,and accordingly put forward some suggestions of protective measures.Methods Totally 208 nurses from supply rooms of 4 general hospitals were surveyed with questionnaires.The data of occupational hazards were analyzed.Results Various kinds of occupational hazards happened among nurses in the supply room,and among all occupational hazards,physical damage was the most frequently happened.Conclusions The occupational protection awareness of nurses is relatively weak.They can not properly handle damages caused by occupational hazards,so sufficient attention should be given to it.