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ArticleJournal of Korean medical science2026

Temporal Trends in Needlestick and Sharp Injury Incidence Rates During the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Korea.

Shinwon Lee, Hyesun Jang, Namjeong Park, Jeong Eun Lee, Soon Ok Lee, Chang Won Kim, WooSeog Ko, Hyunjin Son, Sun Hee Lee

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Shinwon Lee *Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7652-7093
Hyesun Jang *Infection Control Team, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6162-1301
Namjeong ParkInfection Control Team, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3447-0847
Jeong Eun LeeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3027-1381
Soon Ok LeeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0399-2135
Chang Won KimDepartment of Radiology, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7853-5580
WooSeog KoDepartment of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1545-2523
Hyunjin SonDepartment of Prevention Medicine, Dong-A University Hospital, Dong-A University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6571-5109
Sun Hee LeeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2093-3628

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Abstract

backgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted the healthcare workforce. This study aimed to compare needlestick and sharp injuries (NSIs) incidence between the pre-pandemic period and the pandemic period and to assess how hospital responses influenced NSI incidence among healthcare workers.

methodsThis retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital designated for COVID-19 management. We compared the incidence of NSIs before (2017-2019) and after (2020-2022) the pandemic onset. The incidence, expressed as cases per 100 full-time equivalents (FTEs) per year, was analyzed using generalized linear regression with interrupted time series analysis based on the Prais-Winsten model.

resultsHospital admissions (7.63%) and surgeries (7.01%) declined in the first pandemic year and continued to decrease, whereas the workforce steadily increased. A total of 844 NSIs were reported, with 475 (56.3%) before the pandemic and 369 (43.7%) during the pandemic. The overall NSI incidence (per 100 FTEs/year) declined both immediately after the outbreak (from 5.78 in 2019 to 4.58 in 2020,

conclusionOur study observed a declining trend in NSI incidence during the COVID-19 pandemic, likely related to reduced hospitalizations, adequate staffing, optimized patient contact and infection control measures.

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COVID-19Needlestick InjuriesHealth PersonnelHumansIncidencePandemicsRepublic of KoreaRetrospective StudiesSARS-CoV-2Tertiary Care CentersCOVID-19Healthcare WorkerIncidenceNeedlestick Injury

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PMID42617190
PMCPMC13481819

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