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AI InsightConclusion: Students showed overall positive attitudes toward the SSC and teamwork.
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to determine the thoughts and attitudes of undergraduate nursing students toward the Safe Surgical Checklist (SSC) and their teamwork attitudes, as well as to examine the factors influencing these attitudes. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 180 nursing students at a foundation university in Yeditepe University between December 2024 and March 2025. Data were collected using the participant information form and the Teamwork Attitudes Questionnaire (TAQ). Ethical approval, institutional permission, and informed consent were obtained. Data were analyzed using descriptive and comparative statistics at a 95% confidence interval and a significance level of p<0.05. Results: 97.8% of the students viewed healthcare as team-based, and 96.1% believed teamwork enhances patient safety. However, only 68.3% identified themselves as team members during clinical practice. While 97.8% thought the SSC improves patient safety in surgery, 93.9% believed it strengthens team collaboration. The mean total TAQ score was 118.57±22.00. Students who wished to work in a team and saw themselves as team members had significantly higher “team structure” scores (p<0.05). In contrast, those who believed one person is sufficient for SSC implementation had lower “situation monitoring” and “communication” scores (p<0.05). Conclusion: Students showed overall positive attitudes toward the SSC and teamwork. However, difficulties in communication, situation monitoring, and active participation were observed in clinical settings. The findings emphasize the importance of strengthening education–practice integration and improving team-based competencies to enhance patient safety and collaborative care.