The Perception of Nursing Professionals Working in a Central Sterile Supplies Department regarding Health Conditions, Workload, Ergonomic Risks, and Functional Readaptation
Table 3
Distribution of participants’ opinions regarding health risk, professional skills, and work environment in the central sterile supply department.
Variable
Number (%)
Some professionals consider CSSD activities to be easy to perform and require little effort
Strongly disagree
0 (0%)
Somewhat disagree
2 2.8%)
Neutral
3 (4.2%)
Somewhat agree
24 (33.3%)
Strongly agree
43 (59.7%)
Some tasks performed in the CSSD can be considered harmful to the health of the functionally-readapted professional
Strongly disagree
24 (33.3%)
Somewhat disagree
40 (55.6%)
Neutral
3 (4.2%)
Somewhat agree
5 (6.9%)
Strongly agree
0 (0%)
The CSSD offers an environment with an adequate structure to promote the health of the professional
Strongly disagree
1 (1.4%)
Somewhat disagree
14 (19.4%)
Neutral
11 (15.3%)
Somewhat agree
30 (41.7%)
Strongly agree
16 (22.2%)
How do you rate performance in CSSD?
Extremely difficult
1 (1.4%)
Difficult
12 (16.7%)
Moderate
41 (56.9%)
Easy
14 (19.4%)
Very easy
4 (5.6%)
How do you evaluate the information contained in the conference folders for preparing the surgical trays?
Extremely difficult
2 (2.8%)
Difficult
7 (9.7%)
Moderate
41 (56.9%)
Easy
17 (23.6%)
Very easy
5 (7%)
Do your skills allow you to prepare a surgical tray without the use of conference folders?
Very unlikely
7 (9.7%)
Unlikely
20 (27.8%)
Neutral
4 (5.6%)
Likely
23 (31.9%)
Very likely
18 (25%)
How do you classify the identification of surgical tweezers in the way they are numerically recorded?
Extremely difficult
2 (2.8%)
Difficult
7 (9.7%)
Moderate
33 (45.8%)
Easy
26 (36.1%)
Very easy
4 (5.6%)
How do you classify the identification of surgical tweezers by visual recognition?
Extremely difficult
0 (0%)
Difficult
9 (12.5%)
Moderate
31 (43.1%)
Easy
27 (37.5%)
Very easy
5 (6.9%)
Correct preparation of surgical trays contributes to patient safety
Strongly disagree
0 (0%)
Somewhat disagree
0 (0%)
Neutral
1 (1.4%)
Somewhat agree
17 (23.6%)
Strongly agree
54 (75%)
In relation to other hospital sectors, the CSSD is a place with a high risk of contamination
Strongly disagree
1 (1.4%)
Somewhat disagree
6 (8.3%)
Neutral
2 (2.8%)
Somewhat agree
36 (50%)
Strongly agree
27 (37.5%)
Actions aimed at preserving the environment must be implemented at the CSSD
Strongly disagree
0 (0%)
Somewhat disagree
1 (1.4%)
Neutral
10 (13.9%)
Somewhat agree
38 (52.8%)
Strongly agree
23 (31.9%)
A sustainable product for identifying surgical tweezers improves their identification
