Does the Checklist apply to all settings? How does it impact developed and developing regions differently?
The most developed countries tend to have well established and codified guidelines for the process of care during the perioperative period, although these are often inconstantly applied. Other settings may lack clear guidelines and policies for directing the perioperative process. The guidelines and Checklist can help countries and facilities evaluate their own processes of care and improve surgical safety. Moreover, even in the developed world, there is variability in adhering to the six basic safety practices mentioned above.
