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六西格玛管理预防护士针刺伤的研究  Abstract Needlestick injuries are a major occupational hazard for healthcare workers, particularly nurses. These injuries can result in significant health and financial costs for both the individual and their organization. Implementing Six Sigma management strategies can reduce the incidence of needlestick injuries and improve patient safety. This research paper discusses the effectiveness of Six Sigma management in prevention of needlestick injuries in nursing staff, and highlights the key factors that lead to successful implementation. Introduction Needlestick injuries are a significant occupational hazard for healthcare workers, especially for those involved in patient care. These injuries often result from the improper handling and disposal of sharps, which can expose nurses to potentially life-threatening infections such as HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. In addition to the potential health risks, needlestick injuries can have significant financial consequences for both the individual and the organization through lost work time and medical expenses. Six Sigma is a data-driven approach to process improvement that has been widely used in industry to increase efficiency and reduce variation. The principles of Six Sigma have been successfully applied in healthcare organizations to improve patient safety and reduce medical errors. This paper aims to investigate the effectiveness of Six Sigma management in preventing needlestick injuries in nursing staff, and identify key success factors in implementing Six Sigma initiatives. Literature Review Several studies have shown the effectiveness of Six Sigma management in improving healthcare quality and patient safety outcomes. A study by Basu et al. (2015) reported that Six Sigma methodology resulted in a significant reduction in hospital-acquired infections in a large tertiary care hospital. The authors concluded that Six Sigma was a cost-effective approach for improving the quality of healthc