Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of aviation-style teamwork training in improving
operating theatre team performance and clinical outcomes. Setting 3 operating theatres in a …

Objectives The aim of this study was to identify current problems and potential solutions to
improve the working environment for the delivery of safe surgical care in the UK. Design …

Rationale, aims and objectives 'Human factors'(non‐technical skills such as communication
and teamwork) have been strongly implicated in adverse events during labour and delivery …

This interrupted time-series study evaluated the impact of multiprofessional scenario-based
training on the safety culture and teamwork climate of 3 surgical wards during a time of …

Introduction The importance of effective communication, a key component of teamwork, is
well recognised in the healthcare setting. Establishing a culture that encourages and …

Background Effective teamwork in the operating room (OR) is often undermined by the “silo
mentality” of the differing professions. Such thinking is formed early in one's professional …

Successful surgery requires a patient with an accurate diagnosis, a treatment plan with an
acceptable chance of success, a skilled surgeon and supporting team, a range of …

Healthcare today is the prerogative of teams rather than of individuals. In acute care
domains such as anaesthesia, intensive care, and emergency medicine, the work is …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT New Zealand is a largely rural nation. Despite
the regionalisation of trauma services, rural hospitals continue to provide trauma and …

Effective interactions between professionals from highly diverse disciplines is essential in
order to achieve high reliability 10 The recognition that team failure is a key factor in patient …