Perceived vs. actual distractions in the emergency department
The emergency department (ED) has been shown to be an interrupt-driven workplace fraught with potential for distractions and interruptions that increase the potential for medical error. Accuracy of provider perception of these distractions and interruptions has yet to be investigated.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michelle Shiao-Bin Eng, Kyle Fierro, Shauna Abdouche, Daohai Yu, Kraftin E. Schreyer Source Type: research
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