Potential risks nursing workers are exposed to in handling antineoplastic drugs: know ledge for prevention

Authors

  • Fernanda Ludmilla Rossi Rocha Hospital e Maternidade São Lucas de Ribeirão Preto
  • Maria Helena Palucci Marziale Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Maria Lúcia do Carmo Cruz Robazzi Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692004000300009

Keywords:

drug therapy, neoplasms, occupational risks, nursing

Abstract

This research aimed to identify which information nursing workers have on the risks they are exposed to when handling cytotoxic drugs and which security precautions are used. This is a descriptive research with quantitative data analysis, carried out at a private hospital in Sao Paulo State, Brazil. The sample consisted of 30 nursing workers. A questionnaire and work practice observation were used for data collection. Results disclosed that most of the workers consider that the manipulation of antineoplastic drugs offers risks to their health, but without the ability to identify these risks clearly.

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Published

2004-06-01

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2004)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Potential risks nursing workers are exposed to in handling antineoplastic drugs: know ledge for prevention. (2004). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 12(3), 511-517. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692004000300009