A qualitative study comparing experiences of the surgical safety checklist in hospitals in high-income and low-income countries

OBJECTIVE: Bold claims have been made for the ability of the WHO surgical checklist to reduce surgical morbidity and mortality and improve patient safety regardless of the setting. Little is known about how far the challenges faced by low-income countries are the same as those in high-income countri...

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Main Authors: Aveling, E, McCulloch, P, Dixon-Woods, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2013