Awareness and Knowledge of the Surgical Safety Checklist Among Operational Staff in University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire

Awareness and Knowledge of the Surgical Safety Checklist Among Operational Staff in University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal: A Cross-sectional Questionnaire

The introduction of the World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist (WHO SSC) is a priority to promote surgical safety. However, little is known regarding awareness and knowledge of the WHO SSC in developing countries. This study aimed to obtain region-specific information for the introduction of the checklist in a core medical institution in Nepal.

The present research was a cross-sectional study using data from a survey conducted at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) in Kathmandu, Nepal. A questionnaire was distributed to 150 healthcare professionals working in the operating theatre. Responses to the questionnaire were analysed descriptively and regression analyses identified factors associated with awareness of the checklist.

Inclusion Criteria:

• have optimal experience

Exclusion Criteria:

• less experience