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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice Regarding use of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist by Pre-operative Nurses Working in Selected Hospitals of Kamrup, Assam

Author(s) DIPANJALI KALITA, NISHA TALUKDAR, DISHA SARMA, BHANITA TALUKDAR, SURABHI SWARGIARY
Country India
Abstract ABSTRACT
Background: Surgery, a critical component of medical care, often stands as the only viable solution for numerous pathological conditions, aiming to save lives, manage disabilities and elevate pain. Despite its vital role, surgical procedure inherently carry a higher risk of complications compared to other therapeutic methods.
Objectives: To assess the knowledge and practice regarding use of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist by pre-operative nurses and to find out the association between knowledge and practice regarding use of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist with selected demographic variables.
Methods and materials : Descriptive Research design was used in the study to accomplish the objectives. Nonprobability Convenient Sampling Technique was used for obtaining the adequate sample for the study. Study was undertaken on 50 preoperative nurses in selected hospital Kamrup, Assam. The pre-operative nurses were selected based on their inclusive criteria. Knowledge Knowledge of pre-operative nurses was checked using Self-Structured Knowledge Questionnaire and Practice Checklist.
Results:The results of the study shows that out of 50 preoperative nurses, majority 32(64%) pre-operative nurses have adequate knowledge,13(26%) of pre-operative nurses have moderate knowledge and 5(10%) of pre-operative nurses have inadequate knowledge. There is a significant association between knowledge i.e. gender and work experience. Practice results shows that out of 50 pre-operative nurses, majority 48(96%) of preoperative nurses have good practice, 2(4%) of pre-operative nurses have average practice and none of them have poor practice. There is a significant association between practice i.e. work experience.
Keywords Knowledge, Practice, WHO Surgical Safety Checklist. , Pre-operative.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-11-21
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.60797
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbb4ht
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