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Structured what-if technique
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<p>The structured what-if technique (SWIFT) is a prospective hazards analysis method that uses structured brainstorming with guidewords and prompts to identify risks, with the aim of being quicker than more intensive methods like <a href="/facts/Failure_mode_and_effects_analysis/fdjxbXxP">failure mode and effects analysis</a> (FMEA). It is used in various settings, including healthcare. </p><p>As with other methods, SWIFT may not be comprehensive and the approach has some limitations. In a healthcare context, SWIFT was found to reveal significant risks, but like similar methods (including healthcare <a href="/facts/Failure_mode_and_effects_analysis/fdjxbXxP">failure mode and effects analysis</a>) it may have limited validity when used in isolation. </p>