A pilot study of the implementation of <scp>WHO</scp><scp>S</scp>urgical <scp>C</scp>hecklist in <scp>F</scp>inland: improvements in activities and communication

Abstract

The checklist increased OR teams' awareness of patient-related issues, the procedure and expected risks. It also enhanced team communication and prevented communication failures. Our findings support use of the WHO checklist in various surgical fields.