A Comprehensive Inquiry of Injection Safety among Varied Healthcare Institute: Prioritizing Patient Safety and Adherence

Patients and health-care providers are at significant risk of both infectious and noninfectious adverse effects due to the hazardous nature of injection techniques. According to the International Physical Activity and the Environment Network study findings, 3–6 billion injections are administered an...

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Main Authors: Sanjaykumar Dabhi, Niraj B. Pandit, Tulsi S. Dabhi
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-04-01
Series:Indian Journal of Public Health
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ijph.ijph_269_24
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description Patients and health-care providers are at significant risk of both infectious and noninfectious adverse effects due to the hazardous nature of injection techniques. According to the International Physical Activity and the Environment Network study findings, 3–6 billion injections are administered annually in India. Remarkably, studies imply that every year, at least 50% of injections performed globally are harmful. Aim of the study is to examine the overall effectiveness of the existing infrastructure and systems within health-care facilities in facilitating safe injection practices. A descriptive survey approach was used where total 26 healthcare facilities were observed and healthcare worker were interviewed. The tool consists of observational checklist. Several aspects of injection safety were found to be satisfactory in both government and private health-care facilities city. Nevertheless, opportunities for improvement exist, warranting specific measures. The implementation of regular in-service educational training sessions is crucial.
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spelling doaj-art-a13d42b0814e4f6a88d1b676c13f2a1a2025-07-04T08:19:20ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Public Health0019-557X2229-76932025-04-0169222122310.4103/ijph.ijph_269_24A Comprehensive Inquiry of Injection Safety among Varied Healthcare Institute: Prioritizing Patient Safety and AdherenceSanjaykumar DabhiNiraj B. PanditTulsi S. DabhiPatients and health-care providers are at significant risk of both infectious and noninfectious adverse effects due to the hazardous nature of injection techniques. According to the International Physical Activity and the Environment Network study findings, 3–6 billion injections are administered annually in India. Remarkably, studies imply that every year, at least 50% of injections performed globally are harmful. Aim of the study is to examine the overall effectiveness of the existing infrastructure and systems within health-care facilities in facilitating safe injection practices. A descriptive survey approach was used where total 26 healthcare facilities were observed and healthcare worker were interviewed. The tool consists of observational checklist. Several aspects of injection safety were found to be satisfactory in both government and private health-care facilities city. Nevertheless, opportunities for improvement exist, warranting specific measures. The implementation of regular in-service educational training sessions is crucial.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ijph.ijph_269_24blood-borne diseasesinjection practicesinjection safetyquality care
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blood-borne diseases
injection practices
injection safety
quality care
title A Comprehensive Inquiry of Injection Safety among Varied Healthcare Institute: Prioritizing Patient Safety and Adherence
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title_short A Comprehensive Inquiry of Injection Safety among Varied Healthcare Institute: Prioritizing Patient Safety and Adherence
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injection practices
injection safety
quality care
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