Occupational accidents presenting to the emergency department Acil servise başvuran iş kazalarının değerlendirilmesi

Oğuzlar F. Ç., ARMAĞAN H. H., BEDEL C., TOMRUK Ö., BECEREN N. G.

Genel Tip Dergisi, cilt.31, sa.1, ss.12-17, 2021 (Scopus, TRDizin)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 31 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Dergi Adı: Genel Tip Dergisi
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.12-17
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: cost, emergency medicine, Occupational accident
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: Occupational accidents are an important cause of mortality and morbidity. In addition, due to the treatment costs and labor losses, it causes serious economic burdens. The aim of this study is to investigate demographic information, characteristics of injuries, emergency department costs and the relationship between them. Material and Methods: In the study, 323 patients who were 18 or older and who were admitted to the emergency department of our hospital between 01.01.2017–31.12.2017 because of occupational accidents were included. The data was obtained from the hospital management information system and through a retrospective investigation of the patient folders. Results: Mean age of the study group was 34.03±9.8 (18-63). 89.8% of the cases were male. Most of the injuries were in the 28-47 age-group (62.9%). An increase in the number of Emergency Department applications was observed in December. Tuesday and between 08.00-16.00 hours. 24.1% of the cases were working in the construction work. It was determined that 66.6% of the injuries occurred within the first four hours after starting work. Discharge rate in the study group was 69%. Consultation were highest in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Average Emergency Service cost was 119.40±115.38 TL. The cost of the accident increased significantly as the education level decreased. Conclusion: In order to reduce occupational accidents and losses resulting from the accident, it is necessary to question and record the factors that may predispose to injury as well as protective factors.