A qualitative study comparing experiences of the surgical safety checklist in hospitals in high-income and low-income countries.
Aveling E-L, McCulloch P, Dixon-Woods M. A qualitative study comparing experiences of the surgical safety checklist in hospitals in high-income and low-income countries. BMJ Open. 2013;3(8):e003039. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003039.
This study suggests that though implementation of surgical checklists can be challenging in any setting, it is even more complex in resource-poor countries and may create new risks for staff and patients.