Self-reported compliance with the surgical safety checklist in Switzerland is high, but standardization of measurement methods is needed for better comparability.
High self-reported checklist use supports routine adoption in Swiss surgery; cross-sectional data leaves open standardization needs and outcome impact.
The results of this study indicate that the overall application of the surgical safety checklist in Switzerland can be considered high, although the completeness, especially of the Sign Out section, could be improved. At present, it seems difficult to compare compliance rates from different studies as measurement methods and definitions of compliance vary widely. A systematization and homogenization of the methodology within, but also beyond, national borders is desirable for the future.
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