1. The role of human factors engineering in patient safety.
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Fermin L, Lobaugh L, Parr KG, and Currie M
- Subjects
- Humans, Anesthesia methods, Anesthesia standards, Anesthesia adverse effects, Anesthesiology standards, Anesthesiology methods, Anesthesiology organization & administration, United Kingdom, Perioperative Care methods, Perioperative Care standards, Patient Safety standards, Ergonomics methods
- Abstract
Purpose of Review: To explore the collaboration between human factors (HFs) experts and clinicians in order to improve perioperative patient safety., Recent Findings: Recent recommendations to integrate human factors into anesthesia in the United Kingdom emphasizes the value of applying disciplines outside of medicine to optimize the patient experience., Summary: Human factors engineering is underutilized worldwide. Patient safety would benefit from collaboration with HF experts to design resilient systems. Healthcare organizations must consider HF to develop and implement user-centered solutions to improve safety for patients and professionals., (Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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