Surgical safety checklist awareness and safety attitudes in the Eastern Mediterranean region: a cross-sectional study

Key Points

• The research assesses awareness and adoption of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist among healthcare providers in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
• Conducted a cross-sectional survey of healthcare workers in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
• Evaluated awareness and implementation of the WHO-SSC and related safety attitudes.
• Identified a gap in awareness of the WHO-SSC among healthcare providers.
• Consistent findings across hospitals indicated a need for enhanced training and institutional support.