Nurses’ Self-report of Behavior Changes Following Needlestick or Other Sharp Instrument Injuries

Authors

Lucille Christensen Woolston, Brigham Young University
Dr. Renea L. Beckstrand, Brigham Young University

Keywords

nurses, self-report, behavior changes, needlestick, sharp instrument injuries

College

Nursing

Abstract

My research questions regarded needlestick and sharp instrument injuries, how many were reported, and what behavior changes have been made following the injury. I approached nurse managers at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center and gave surveys to nurses in staff meetings. I received results that I expected. I found most injuries that are not reported are clean injuries and so the staff feels the injuries are not worth reporting.

Recommended Citation

Woolston, Lucille Christensen and Beckstrand, Dr. Renea L. (2013) "Nurses’ Self-report of Behavior Changes Following Needlestick or Other Sharp Instrument Injuries," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1607.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1607