Table 4.
Staff perceptions about the checklist
| Question | Audit 1—pre-training | Audit 2—post-training |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Do you think the checklist causes an unnecessary time delay? | Yes 55% | Yes 20% |
| Not sure 21% | Not sure 12% | |
| No 24% | No 68% | |
| 2. Do you think the checklist improves patient safety? | Yes 28% | Yes 68% |
| Not sure 47% | Not sure 20% | |
| No 25% | No 12% | |
| 3. Do you think the checklist improves team communication and teamwork? | Yes 47% | Yes 77% |
| Not sure 35% | Not sure 15% | |
| No 18% | No 8% | |
| 4. Would you want the checklist used if you were having an operation? | Yes 64% | Yes 80% |
| Not sure 26% | Not sure 14% | |
| No 10% | No 6% |