The Surgical Safety Checklist is widely implemented in Switzerland and valued by surgical staff for improving safety and communication.
Positive perceptions affirm SSC value among Swiss clinicians; extends implementation data while leaving open effects on patient outcomes.
This survey indicates that the SSC has been largely implemented in many Swiss hospitals and clinics. Both surgeons and anaesthetists perceived the SSC as a valuable tool in improving intraoperative patient safety and communication among health care professionals, with lesser importance in facilitating teamwork (and eliminating hierarchical categories).
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