Identifying occupational health hazards among healthcare providers and ancillary staff in Ghana: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The formation, modification and implementation of occupational health and safety policy for the Ghana healthcare industry hinge on data and reviews on occupational exposures. However, there is no synthesised review to speak to the issues of these occupational exposures. A scoping review on occupational exposures among the health workforce in Ghana will provide a broad overview of exposures, and can guide and assist in making decisions on occupational health issues relating to healthcare workers.

Methods and analysis

Arksey and O'Malley's scoping review methodology framework will guide the conduct of this scoping review. Primary research studies, government documents and other information on occupational exposures among healthcare workers published in the English

SUBMITTER: Tawiah PA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8727684 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature