IMPLEMENTATION OF A CAMERA SYSTEM MODEL FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HANDOVER AT THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: ASSESSING FEASIBILITY, SUITABILITY, ACCEPTABILITY, AND APPLICATION EFFECTIVENESS

Thị Thu Hương Đăng, Thị Mai Chinh Đặng, Việt Tùng Cao

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Objective: To evaluate the feasibility, suitability, acceptance, and operational effectiveness of a camera-assisted surgical instrument handover model at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital. Methods: This was an implementation study combining quantitative and qualitative methods, conducted from March to June 2025 with 56 staff members from the operating room and CSSD. Data were collected using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS. Results: The model was rated highly feasible (93.8%), well-suited to existing workflows (94.3%), and widely accepted (94% agreement, 85% regular application). After implementation, the average error rate in the handover process significantly decreased from 4.8% to 1.7% (p<0.001), particularly in missing instruments, incorrect sets, and incomplete documentation (p<0.05). Operating room staff consistently gave higher ratings than CSSD staff across all dimensions (p<0.05). Conclusion: The camera-assisted handover model demonstrates high feasibility, compatibility, and effectiveness in improving surgical instrument management, reducing errors, and enhancing collaboration between departments.

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