Use of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist among Surgeons in Tamil Nadu and Its Impact in a Surgical Unit

ABSTRACT Introduction: Surgery is risky and typically has unnecessary consequences. Globally accepted WHO Surgical Safety Checklists ensure safety standards are followed to reduce these hazards. To improve safety and eliminate perioperative complications, India updated the version. These 234 million yearly operations make this technology essential for improving surgical safety and reducing complications and death. It is being tested in orthopedic, thoracic, and neurosurgery to improve safety culture and compliance. Aim and Objectives: This study assess the use and influence of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist among surgeons in the surgical unit of Tamil Nadu. Method: A single-centre research was conducted on 200 surgeons from Tamil Nadu, India from diverse specialities examined safety culture perceptions after using the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist. The Ethics Committee-approved survey scored responders’ comprehension and compliance. The research assessed operating theater personnel safety culture perceptions and the quality of surgical procedure with respect to its outcome and safety, after implementing the checklist at crucial surgical periods. After the data collection, required analysis was conducted and results were interpreted. Result: The research contrasts treatment and control groups in a Tamil Nadu hospital to assess the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist’s effects on surgery. No significant variations in occupation, patient contact, or working hours were found by gender. Orthopaedic, thoracic, and neurological operations have different checklist compliance rates. Diverse viewpoints on safety culture, checklist efficacy, and simplicity of use suggest operating room communication and cooperation improvements. Conclusion: WHO surgical safety checklist is feasible and beneficial in surgeries and also have positive impact on the personnels involved in surgery.