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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
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- Abstract:
- Background: Nurses sustain approximately 800 to1,000 accidental sharp injuries each day. Over the past decade, a federal law has been passed, regulatory agencies have mandated a safety environment, and nurses have been educated to use safety-sharp devices. Studies have shown that nurses are knowledgeable of the mandates, the use of sharps, and the consequences that could occur from these injuries; however, sharp incidents continue. Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative study, which used the tradition of grounded theory, was to explore the attitudes and behaviors of nurses who use sharps daily and to formulate a theory that describes the critical influences that predispose nurses to accidental sharp injuries. Method: A grounded theory tradition provided the framework for this study. Audio-taped, semi-structured, opened-ended questions were used to collect data. A total of 26 nurses met the inclusion criteria; 20 nurses were injury-free and six had sustained an injury. Results: The data revealed five categories that supported the critical influences that possibly predispose nurses to accidental sharp injuries. An overall core basic process of servitude emerged that describes the theoretical framework and was supported by the five categories. Conclusion: Nurses, due to their historical beginnings, are socialized into serving others. The data showed they place highest priority on patients, physicians, and the hospital administration‘s demands before their own safety and, in some cases, their health.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2009.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 107-113).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Arman Davis. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RT87.S24 D38 2009_DavisArman ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RT87.S24 D38 2009 ( lcc )
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