Articles: checklist.
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Surg J R Coll Surg E · Dec 2011
Does using the WHO surgical checklist improve compliance to venous thromboembolism prophylaxis guidelines?
Using the World Health Organisation (WHO) surgical checklist has been shown to improve the safety of patients undergoing surgery. Its effect on the compliance to venous thromboembolism (VTE) guidelines has not been established before. Our objective was to assess if using the WHO checklist improved compliance to VTE prophylaxis guidelines. ⋯ Establishment of the WHO checklist for routine use in all general surgery patients may significantly improve VTE guideline compliance of all general surgery patients.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Nov 2011
A pilot study of the implementation of WHO surgical checklist in Finland: improvements in activities and communication.
World Health Organisation (WHO) has introduced a surgical safety checklist that has reduced post-operative morbidity and mortality. Prior to national checklist implementation, we assessed its possible impact on the operating room (OR) process, safety-related issues and communication among surgical staff in a high-income country. ⋯ The checklist increased OR teams' awareness of patient-related issues, the procedure and expected risks. It also enhanced team communication and prevented communication failures. Our findings support use of the WHO checklist in various surgical fields.