Globally, up to 69% of healthcare professionals have experienced needlestick injuries at some point in their careers.
Globally, up to 69% of healthcare professionals have experienced needlestick injuries at some point in their careers.
The effects can be both physical and psychological: including the risk of infection, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Passive safety pen needles do help. However, an international study revealed that they introduce new challenges too2.
healthcare professionals
shared their insights
Lack of needle visibility
Healthcare professionals agreed that they couldn’t see the needle as well as they would like.
Limited control
They agreed that they did not feel as much in control of the injection process as they had with a conventional pen needle.
Premature activation
71% agreed that the safety pen needle activates before they have finished administrating the injection.
Uncertainty
69% agreed that premature activation of the safety pen needle makes them unsure that the full medication dose has been delivered to their patient (of the 71%).
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