“Safety First”: A Survey Assessing World Health Organization Surgical Safety Protocol Adherence in Nigerian Orthopedics
WHO SSC awareness and reported routine use were high among Nigerian orthopedic surgeons; however, time pressure and persistent educational and cultural barriers may limit consistent adherence. Targeted curriculum integration, workflow optimization, interprofessional training, and continuous quality improvement may strengthen SSC implementation and surgical safety culture.
Authors
- Reginald Obinna Chinweze
- Osayi Michael Osadolor
Institutions
- Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Salford Royal Hospital (GB)
- University of California Davis Medical Center (US)
- University of California, Davis (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of African Medicine
- Published
- 2026-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/aam.aam_80_25
- Primary Topic
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00