Status of waste disposal of sharps outside medical institutions for patients with diabetes: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

As the number of people with diabetes increases, so does the amount of household-generated sharp waste, and incorrect sharp disposal methods can expose the public to needle stick injuries This systematic study assesses the relevant factors and current situation of the disposal of sharp waste in diabetes patients.

Methods

In this review, our study comprehensively searched PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Web of Science, and China Biomedical, Wanfang, and CNKI for the concepts of "sharps waste disposal" and "diabetes".

Result

In 12 identified articles, there are 4155 patients with diabetes. The findings highlight that diabetic patients have a positive attitude towards sharps waste disposal, but lack knowledge and practice of sharps waste disposal, a

SUBMITTER: Wu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10655971 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature