A Systematic Review of Interventions Used to Enhance Implementation of and Compliance With the World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist in Adult Surgery. (27th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Liu, Liang Qin; Mehigan, Sinead
• Is Part Of: AORN journal. Volume 114:Number 2(2021)
• Page Start: 159
• Page End: 170
• Publication Date: 2021-07-27
• Subjects: World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist -- compliance -- adult surgery -- systematic review -- perioperative safety; Operating room nursing -- Periodicals; Soins infirmiers en salle d'opération -- Périodiques; Nursing -- Periodicals; Operating Room Nursing -- Periodicals; Perioperative Nursing -- Periodicals; Societies, Nursing -- Periodicals; 617.917
• DOI: 10.1002/aorn.13469
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0001-2092

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The focus of this systematic review is to identify and synthesize the evidence for effectiveness of interventions to increase compliance with the World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) for adult surgery. We searched a variety of databases and identified 24 peer‐reviewed articles of either a quantitative (n = 17), qualitative (n = 4), or mixed‐methods design (n = 3) published in English from January 1, 2008, to July 8, 2020. Interventions included modifying the ways of delivering the SSC, integrating or tailoring the SSC to local context or existing practice, promoting clinician awareness and engagement, and managing policies. Despite a lack of common outcome measures, all quantitative and mixed‐methods study results showed a significant positive effect on SSC compliance. A few researchers reported nonsignificant or negative changes in certain aspects with the interventions. Additional research is needed to address SSC compliance measures globally and outcomes in developing countries.