Surgical Safety in Pediatrics: practical application of the Pediatric Surgical Safety Checklist

Authors

  • Maria Paula de Oliveira Pires Universidade Federal de São Paulo; Escola Paulista de Enfermagem
  • Mavilde L. G. Pedreira Universidade Federal de São Paulo; Escola Paulista de Enfermagem
  • Maria Angélica Sorgini Peterlini Universidade Federal de São Paulo; Escola Paulista de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.0553.2655

Abstract

Objectives: to assess the practical application of the Pediatric Surgical Safety Checklist on the preoperative period and to verify family satisfaction regarding the use of the material. Method: exploratory study that aimed to analyze the use of the checklist by children who underwent surgical interventions. The sample was constituted by 60 children (from preschoolers to teens) and 60 family members. The variables related to demographic characterization, filling out the checklist, and family satisfaction, being evaluated through inferential and descriptive statistical analysis. Results: most children (71.7%) were male, with a median age of 7.5 years. We identified the achievement of 65.3% of the checklist items, 30.0% were not filled due to non-performance of the team and 4.7% for children and family reasons. In the association analysis, we found that the removal of accessories item (p = 0.008) was the most checked by older children. Regarding satisfaction, the family members evaluated the material as great (63.3%) and good (36.7%) and believed that there was a reduction of the child's anxiety (83.3%). Conclusion: the use of the checklist in clinical practice can change health services regarding safety culture and promote customer satisfaction.

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Published

2015-12-01

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 6 (2015)

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Original Articles

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How to Cite

Pires, M. P. de O., Pedreira, M. L. G., & Peterlini, M. A. S. (2015). Surgical Safety in Pediatrics: practical application of the Pediatric Surgical Safety Checklist . Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 23(6), 1105-1112. https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.0553.2655