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  • Ryan Essex
  • Hil Aked
  • Rebecca Daniels
  • Paul Newton
  • Sharon Weldon
Nursing Ethics

Abstract

Background
Non-violent resistance which has involved healthcare workers has been instrumental in securing a number of health-related gains and a force in opposing threats to health. Despite this, we know little about healthcare workers who have engaged in ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Oct 6, 2022
  • Margaret Lamkin
Interpretation

Abstract

This essay is a reflection on COVID-19 in the United States, specifically in the state of Alabama, and among marginalized populations with whom I work. Past generations have demonstrated living in faith, hope, and love in the midst of and despite great ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Jun 12, 2023
  • Holly Seale
  • Joanne Travaglia
  • Abrar A Chughtai
  • Lyn Phillipson
  • Yuliya Novytska
  • Rajneesh Kaur
Journal of Infection Prevention

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Background:
Patients have, traditionally, been assumed to be the passive party in the healthcare-associated infections equation, with relatively little research focused on the patients’ perspective. This study aimed to explore the attitudes of hospital ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published May 31, 2015
  • Rachel Harker
  • Aileen M. Pidgeon
  • Frances Klaassen
  • Steven King
WORK

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Human service professionals are concerned with the intervention and empowerment of vulnerable social populations. The human service industry is laden with employment-related stressors and emotionally demanding interactions, which can lead to ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Jun 8, 2016
  • Taoufik Ben Houmich
  • Abdelali Tali
  • Fayrouz Debbagh
  • Asma Lamrani Hanchi
  • Nabila Soraa
International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology

Abstract

Introduction
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has had a considerable impact, causing millions of deaths worldwide, including many healthcare workers (HCWs). The pharmaceutical industry has been working diligently since the start of the pandemic to develop various ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Oct 10, 2022
  • Seyed Morteza Shamshirgaran
  • Nayyereh Aminisani
  • Hamid Abasi
  • Ensiyeh Mollanoroozy
  • Masoud Mohammad Malekzadeh
  • Hadi Fazel
  • Ahmad Ghasemi
  • Fatemeh khorashadizade
  • Ghasem Moshar-Movahed
  • Amir Sadegh Alimardani
  • Ali Gholami
Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare

Abstract

Background:
Since the onset of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the world, healthcare workers have been exposed to this virus due to their important roles and responsibilities in the care and treatment of patients with COVID-19. In this regard, doing ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Jul 4, 2021
  • Nidal Eshah RN, PhD
  • Osama Jamal Al Jabri MSN
  • Mahmoud Ali Aljboor MSN
  • Asem Abdalrahim PhD
  • Mohammed ALBashtawy PhD
  • Abdullah Alkhawaldeh PhD
  • Ahmad Saifan PhD
  • Ahmad Ayed PhD
  • Ahmad Rayan PhD
SAGE Open Nursing

Abstract

Introduction
Violence against healthcare workers in the workplace is a complex issue affecting various healthcare professionals. Workplace violence (WPV) poses significant occupational hazards to healthcare employees.
Objectives
To identify the causes, types,...
Open AccessReview articleFirst published May 30, 2024
  • Joan S. Geiger
WORK

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Healthcare workers are at great risk for musculoskeletal injuries related to ergonomic risk work factors. Patient handling tasks such as transfers and bed positioning pose the highest risk. This report describes the implementation of a physical ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Jan 1, 2013
  • Carolyn S. Phillips
  • Katie Trainum
  • Megan C. Thomas Hebdon
Health Services Insights

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Healthcare workers frequently experience emotional distress from repeated exposure to patient death, yet professional grief remains poorly recognized and inadequately supported. The COVID-19 pandemic further magnified these challenges, bringing ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published Jun 16, 2025
  • Sheena Powell
Journal of Infection Prevention

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Needlestick injuries (NSIs) involving hollowbore needles are the most commonly reported occupational exposure within the healthcare sector in the United Kingdom (HPA, 2012). It is estimated that at least 100,000 NSIs occur each year but due to under-...
Restricted accessReview articleFirst published Feb 11, 2014