An analysis of the health hazards encountered by the BSN batch '92 during their related learning experiences in hospital setting

Date of Completion

1992

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Health risk assessment.

Abstract

The principal of this study is to determine the health hazards experienced by the Nursing students of Batch '92 during their Related Learning experiences in hospital setting. The researchers have found out that among these hazards, difficult nursing activities like long standing, transferring heavy patients and lifting heavy equipment, ranked first, second and third respectively. The researchers also compared the relationship of these health hazard to the potential symptoms that can result from it, through a graded level of significance. The result of statistical computations say that these hazards can bring about the symptoms only on a mildly significant level. Preventive measures done to minimize these hazards are as follows: Using protective gadgets; taking enough rest, and proper handwashing after each nursing procedure.

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