Abstract
The aim of this study was to identify which items should be included in a pre-operative checklist based on recommendations by nurse experts in order to promote patient safety and effective communication in the perioperative environment.
Method: Thirty-five nurses participated in this e-Delphi study, which was conducted online via SurveyMonkey.. Each survey presented participants with a list of potential items for inclusion in a pre-operative checklist. Participants were asked to identify items they felt should be included in the checklist with the option to include comments. Comments were de-identified and shared with other participants to allow confidential interaction. The surveys were analysed for consensus, determined as agreement between at least 70% of participants.
Results: Three survey rounds were completed. Forty-six items achieved consensus for inclusion in a pre-operative checklist.
Conclusion: The 46 items which achieved consensus were condensed to a list of 25 items categorised as: 1. Patient and procedure verification; 2. Preparation; and 3. Assessments. The findings of this study provide an evidence base for development of pre-operative checklists, to promote patient safety and effective communication in the perioperative environment.
Recommended Citation
Murphy, Katherine; Walker, Kim; Duff, Jed; and Williams, Robyn
(2016)
"The collaborative development of a pre-operative checklist: An e-Delphi study,"
Journal of Perioperative Nursing: Vol. 29
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, Article 3.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.26550/2209-1092.1002
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