The effects of safety checklists in medicine: a systematic review.

Ø Thomassen; A. Storesund; E. Søfteland; G. Brattebø

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The effects of safety checklists in medicine: a systematic review.

December 19, 2013

Thomassen Ø, Storesund A, Søfteland E, et al. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2014;58(1):5-18.

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This systematic review confirms the effectiveness of safety checklists in various clinical settings, including intensive care units, emergency departments, operating rooms, and wards.

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