Towards better patient safety in otolaryngology: characteristics of patient injuries and their relationship with items on the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist - UTU Research Portal

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Towards better patient safety in otolaryngology: characteristics of patient injuries and their relationship with items on the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist

Authors: Helmio P, Blomgren K, Lehtivuori T, Palonen R, Aaltonen LM

Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL

Publication year: 2015

Journal: Clinical Otolaryngology

Journal name in source: CLINICAL OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Journal acronym: CLIN OTOLARYNGOL

Volume: 40

Issue: 5

First page : 443

Last page: 448

Number of pages: 6

ISSN: 1749-4478

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/coa.12396

Abstract

Conclusions: Patient injuries in otolaryngology are strongly related to operative care. The WHO checklist is one suitable tool for error prevention.