[Phenomenon of occupational accidents of workers of IRCCS of Neurosciences]

G Ital Med Lav Ergon. 2002 Apr-Jun;24(2):131-7.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

On the basis of information collected from ten IRCCS, it has emerged altogether that the accident are not much frequent. Accident statistics indices from 1994 to 1998 were respectively: frequency rate 21.36, incidence rate 3.32, severity rate 0.24. In the "Neurology" Institutes we have above all needlestick injuries and cufs to the arms and hands. The workers most exposed are doctors, trained nurses, technicians. In the "Psychic" Institutes we have falling, impact, lifting and physical contact accidents. The injuries are contusions to legs and head. The most exposed workers are therapists and rehabilitation educators.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Academies and Institutes
  • Accidents, Occupational* / statistics & numerical data
  • Accidents, Occupational* / trends
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Italy / epidemiology
  • Mental Disorders / therapy
  • Nervous System Diseases / therapy
  • Neurosciences
  • Personnel, Hospital*
  • Prevalence
  • Wounds and Injuries / epidemiology*