Prevention of retained surgical items: Practice of surgical counts in Rwandan operating rooms
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Gilbert R. Karonkano - Peri Operative track, MSN program, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda; David Ryamukuru - School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Rwanda, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda; Joselyne Mukantwali - School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda; Thierry Uwera - School pf Nursing and Midwifery, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda; Emmanuel Munyaneza - School pf Nursing and Midwifery, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda; Eric Sindayigaya - University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Science, Kigali, Rwanda; Anita Collins, PhD - School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Rwanda, Rory Meyers College of Nursing New York University, Kigali, Rwanda
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- University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda
Retained surgical items are a safety concern for all surgical team members. They affect patients, families, and healthcare providers and hospitals. Surgical-count protocol remains a cornerstone to prevent this event. Related research studies are needed to provide a benchmark for improvement in Rwanda.
Event Theme: Influencing Global Health Through the Advancement of Nursing Scholarship
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| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Keywords | Prevention; Resource Poor Country; Retained Surgical Items |
| Name | 28th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| Date | 2017 |
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