title: Performance of nursing auxiliaries and technicians in managing piercing cutting material: a necessary study.
abstract: This study aimed to analyze the knowledge of nursing auxiliaries and technicians in handling and disposing of piercing-cutting material and describe their performance. This qualitative-descriptive research was carried out with three nursing auxiliaries and 12 technicians at a medium-size hospital, totaling 15 participants interviewed through a semi-structured script. Discourse was analyzed through the content analysis technique. Results appoint that, even though the participants have theoretical knowledge on the management of piercing-cutting material, they do not totally follow their knowledge, which exposes them to several biological risks, revealing reproductive knowledge and performance. Thus, we propose the implementation of continuing education programs based on constructivist methodological approach aiming at effective practices in the management and disposal of piercing-cutting material. In this perspective, research clarifying how adults apprehend knowledge can deepen the results described in the study.
authors: Universidade Federal do Piauí, Campus Senador Helvidio Nunes de Barros, Brazil. elainecrism@bol.com.br
authors: Elaine Cristina Carvalho
authors: EC
authors: Moura
authors: Maria de Fátima Santana
authors: Mde F
authors: Moreira
authors: Soraia Martins
authors: SM
authors: da Fonseca
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D006801:Humans; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000193:education*; D014951:Wounds, Stab