Enhancing surgical safety using digital multimedia technology.
Am J Surg
; 211(6): 1095-8, 2016 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-26547406
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this study was to examine whether incorporating digital and video multimedia components improved surgical time-out performance of a surgical safety checklist.METHODS:
A prospective pilot study was designed for implementation of a multimedia time-out, including a patient video. Perceptions of the staff participants were surveyed before and after intervention (Likert scale 1, strongly disagree to 5, strongly agree).RESULTS:
Employee satisfaction was high for both time-out procedures. However, employees appreciated improved clarity of patient identification (P < .05) and operative laterality (P < .05) with the digital method. About 87% of the respondents preferred the digital version to the standard time-out (75% anesthesia, 89% surgeons, 93% nursing). Although the duration of time-outs increased (49 and 79 seconds for standard and digital time-outs, respectively, P > .001), there was significant improvement in performance of key safety elements.CONCLUSION:
The multimedia time-out allows improved participation by the surgical team and is preferred to a standard time-out process.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Equipe de Assistência ao Paciente
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Garantia da Qualidade dos Cuidados de Saúde
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Operatórios
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Lista de Checagem
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Segurança do Paciente
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Time Out na Assistência à Saúde
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Ano de publicação:
2016
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