Human factors recognition at virtual meetings and video conferencing: how to get the best performance from yourself and others

During the current coronavirus pandemic, social distancing and restrictions on travel have resulted in a dramatic rise in the use of technology (including video conferencing) for remote meetings. From local multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to national and international committees, this form of communication has been vital to ensure patient-related and other business can continue, albeit in a sometimes unfamiliar environment.In this article we consider some of the human factors elements of remote meetings and provide suggestions to enhance the experience of team and committee members during this unsettling time.

Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - May 9, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: R.S. Oeppen, G. Shaw, P.A. Brennan Tags: Review Source Type: research