Use of the WHO surgical safety checklist in low and middle income countries: A review of the literature. Issue 12 (December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cadman, Victoria
• Is Part Of: Journal of perioperative practice. Volume 28:Issue 12(2018)
• Page Start: 334
• Page End: 338
• Publication Date: 2018-12
• Subjects: WHO checklist -- LMIC -- Developing -- Global population; Operating room nursing -- Periodicals; 617.9192
• DOI: 10.1177/1750458918776551
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2515-7949

Abstract

A wealth of research now exists surrounding use of the WHO surgical safety checklist. This paper reviews the literature regarding checklist use in developing countries. Results identify a lack of available literature specific to developing countries despite this potentially being where the greatest impact could be observed. Unique challenges of checklist use are discussed and opportunities for future research focusing on use of the checklist in developing countries suggested.