Surgical provider-reported reasons for utilization of the World Health Organization's Surgical Safety Checklist at a tertiary hospital in Ghana.

ABSTRACT: Despite the established positive benefits, LMICs' adoption of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) is inadequate, with as little as 20% use. This study assessed the utilization and beliefs that drive the non-utilization of the WHO SSC among surgical providers at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra, Ghana. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 186 surgical providers at the KBTH in Ghana. Data collected included the category of personnel, awareness of the SSC, training received, previously identified barriers, and staff perceptions. Utilization and drivers associated with non-utilization of the SSC were assessed using bivariate log-binomial regression. Out of 190 surgical professionals invited, 186 gave their consent and participated in the survey, giving a response rate of 9

SUBMITTER: Bansah EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10021622 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature