05- CHECKLISTS

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05- CHECKLISTS



Definition

A checklist is an instrument to verify if certain actions or conditions are met or occur during an event. The compliance of such parameters are valued through indicators reflecting the main points to answer the research question(s). Although they are widely applied in investigation, they are mainly employed during audits and QA (Quality Assurance) in search of optimal conditions and standards monitoring. Their format may con as printouts or digital files.

Characteristics

A checklist:
* Groups related information from the authour's viewpoint.
* Specifies what is expected to achieve after filling each item.
* Can be altered to fit in the necessities of the investigation.
* Is frequently implemented many times to observe the changes in the behavior of the subject.


Main uses

* To keep under control the aspect or operation the Checklist applies to

* To maintain the order and entirety of procedures

* To leave evidence of an event or standards that support the presence or absence of investigative indicators

* To discover new defects in the orientation taken to analyze a problem/phenomenon

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros:
- It submits a handy outline of steps to follow without memorization.
- It can be modified for future improvements to assess the precision of the tool.
- It can be passed to an assistant who is knowledgeable about the project and understands the principles of a checklist.
- The researcher can corroborate each step of the action course at anytime.
Cons:
- It tends to be long, so the reader can get distracted while checking out the progression of the tool.
- The information comes from the researcher's perspective, so it can be biased.
- Filling out the checklist often falls on a single member of the research team, leaving the rest behind.



References:
Pugel, A., Simianu, V., Flum, D., Dellinger, E. (2015). Use of the surgical safety checklist to improve communication and reduce complications. Journal of Infection and Public Health, 8(3), 219-225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2015.01.001
Macpherson, S. (2021, January 7). Four features of effective checklist forms. The Checker. https://www.thechecker.net/stories/blog/four-features-of-effective-checklist-forms

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