Assessing distractors and teamwork during surgery: developing an event-based method for direct observation

Discussion The observational method developed allows a single observer to simultaneously assess distractors and communication/teamwork. Even for long procedures, high interobserver agreement can be achieved. Data collected with this method allow for investigating separate or combined effects of distractions and communication/teamwork on surgical performance and patient outcomes.
Source: Quality and Safety in Health Care - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research