Are operating room distractions, interruptions and disruptions associated with performance and patient safety? A systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionDIDs in surgery are associated with a range of negative outcomes. However, significant knowledge gaps exist about the mechanisms that underlie these relationships, as well as the potential clinical and non-clinical benefits that DIDs may deliver. Available evidence indicates that interventions to reduce the negative effects of DIDs are warranted, but current evidence is not sufficient to make recommendations about potentially useful interventions.
Source: International Journal for Quality in Health Care - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research