Abstract
Objective
To design and validate a surgical checklist to improve patient safety and prevent surgical site infection.
Methods
This quantitative study was carried out to validate an instrument created and used for surgical safety. Seven experts validated the instrument. For agreement among experts, was used Kendall’s concordance coefficient; if their opinions differed significantly, the Cochran’s test was adopted. An instrument is validated when concordance among experts is achieved and its clarity is significant.
Results
In the first assessment of the instrument, Kendall’s concordance coefficients were 0.230 in terms of pertinence and 0.390 for clarity. These results cauded a reformulation in the checklist. After reformulation, an absolute concordance was achieved for pertinence and no significant difference was seen in terms of clarity. After instrument validation, was created an information system to input data collected.
Conclusion
The instrument was validated. It can help improve patient safety and prevent surgical site infection.
Operating room nursing; Perioperative nursing; Nursing service, hospital; Infecção da ferida operatória; Patient safety
