[Evidence-based practice for perioperative patient safety: preface and comments]

Area of Science:

• Clinical Medicine
• Patient Safety
• Evidence-Based Practice

Context:

• Growing popularity of evidence-based checklists and guidelines in clinical settings.
• Focus on patient safety during the perioperative period.
• Examples include WHO surgical safety guidelines, NICE guidelines for surgical site infection, and DVT prevention protocols.

Purpose:

• To highlight the importance of knowledge regarding evidence-based guidelines and checklists for perioperative acute care.
• To emphasize how these tools contribute to high-quality surgical patient care.
• To advocate for the establishment of evidence-based practice in the perioperative period.

Summary:

• Various evidence-based checklists and guidelines are increasingly utilized for perioperative patient safety.
• These tools cover a range of critical areas, from surgical safety to infection prevention and thromboembolism management.
• Accurate application of these guidelines facilitates better patient monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment.

Impact:

• Improved understanding and application of guidelines lead to enhanced patient care quality.
• Correct utilization of checklists and guidelines supports accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
• Widespread adoption of these practices will foster a future of established evidence-based practice in perioperative care.