Barriers and facilitators associated with the implementation of surgical safety checklists: a qualitative systematic review.

Catherine Paterson; A. Mckie; M. Turner; V. Kaak

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Barriers and facilitators associated with the implementation of surgical safety checklists: a qualitative systematic review.

September 27, 2023

Paterson C, Mckie A, Turner M, et al. J Adv Nurs. 2024;80(2):465-483.

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Effective implementation of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist remains challenging. This qualitative synthesis of 34 studies identified several factors that influence uptake and compliance with the Surgical Safety Checklist, including effective leadership and use of audit and feedback.

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