Determinants of Compliance With Surgical Safety Checklist Procedures Among Perioperative Nurses in Nigerian Teaching Hospitals
Background
The surgical safety checklist is an evidence-based tool designed to reduce surgical complications, improve teamwork, and enhance patient safety. Perioperative nurses play a key role in coordinating and implementing checklist procedures before, during, and after surgery. Despite demonstrated benefits, compliance remains inconsistent in many healthcare settings. Understanding factors influencing adherence to surgical safety protocols can help strengthen patient safety systems and improve surgical outcomes in Nigerian hospitals.
Research Objectives
- Assess compliance with surgical safety checklist procedures.
- Evaluate nurses’ knowledge of checklist protocols.
- Determine barriers to checklist implementation.
- Examine organizational factors affecting compliance.
- Identify predictors of adherence to surgical safety procedures.
Research Questions
- What is the level of compliance with surgical safety checklist procedures?
- How knowledgeable are nurses regarding checklist protocols?
- What barriers affect implementation?
- Which organizational factors influence compliance?
- What predicts adherence to checklist procedures?
Suggested Methodology
A cross-sectional study will be conducted among perioperative nurses. Data will be collected using questionnaires and direct observational assessments. Logistic regression analyses will identify predictors of compliance.
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