International journal of orthopaedic and trauma nursing · 2026
Occupational stress, anxiety, and PTSD following needle stick injuries in orthopaedic healthcare workers: A cross-sectional study.
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Singh Lokendra, Aggarwal Mahak, Sharma Aditya, Maheshwari Shivam, Kanwat Shradha
Аннотация
BACKGROUND: Needle stick injuries (NSIs) represent a serious occupational hazard for healthcare workers (HCWs), particularly in surgical departments like orthopaedics. Beyond the risk of blood-borne infections, NSIs can cause significant psychological distress.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the incidence of NSIs and associated psychological outcomes such as stress, anxiety, and PTSD among doctors and nurses in the orthopaedics department.
METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of 337 HCWs was conducted using a structured online questionnaire. Data on demographics, NSI experience, reporting behavior, anxiety (GAD-7), PTSD (IES-R), and perceived stress were collected and analyzed using SPSS.
RESULTS: Among 327 eligible participants, 103 (31.5%) reported NSIs in the past year. NSI rates were significantly higher among junior and senior resident doctors compared to consultants (p < 0.0001), and among female nurses compared to males (p = 0.0002). Mechanisms included suture needles (27.7%), braided sutures (23.5%), bony ends (21%), orthopaedic instruments (18.5%), and washing instruments (9.2%). Female nurses showed significantly higher anxiety and PTSD scores than males. Junior and senior residents reported more psychological distress compared to consultants.
CONCLUSION: Needle stick injuries are common among orthopaedic HCWs and are associated with considerable psychological impact. Preventive training, proper reporting, and mental health support are essential.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the incidence of NSIs and associated psychological outcomes such as stress, anxiety, and PTSD among doctors and nurses in the orthopaedics department.
METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of 337 HCWs was conducted using a structured online questionnaire. Data on demographics, NSI experience, reporting behavior, anxiety (GAD-7), PTSD (IES-R), and perceived stress were collected and analyzed using SPSS.
RESULTS: Among 327 eligible participants, 103 (31.5%) reported NSIs in the past year. NSI rates were significantly higher among junior and senior resident doctors compared to consultants (p < 0.0001), and among female nurses compared to males (p = 0.0002). Mechanisms included suture needles (27.7%), braided sutures (23.5%), bony ends (21%), orthopaedic instruments (18.5%), and washing instruments (9.2%). Female nurses showed significantly higher anxiety and PTSD scores than males. Junior and senior residents reported more psychological distress compared to consultants.
CONCLUSION: Needle stick injuries are common among orthopaedic HCWs and are associated with considerable psychological impact. Preventive training, proper reporting, and mental health support are essential.