Background Teamwork training and system standardisation have both been proposed to
reduce error and harm in surgery. Since the approaches differ markedly, there is potential for …

Background Standard operating procedures (SOPs) should improve safety in the operating
theatre, but controlled studies evaluating the effect of staff-led implementation are needed …

Background To investigate the effectiveness of combining teamwork training and lean
process improvement, two distinct approaches to improving surgical safety. We conducted a …

Objective: To compare improvement in surgical team performance after interventions
addressing teamwork culture, work systems, or both. Design: Suite of 5 identical controlled …

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 …

Work in progress is reported for a research project aiming to improve multiprofessional
teamworking in operating theatres through iterative educational intervention. Experimental …

Developments in surgical technology and procedure have accelerated and altered the work
carried out in the operating theatre/room, but team modelling and training have not co …

Background Concern over the frequency of unintended harm to patients has focused
attention on the importance of teamwork and communication in avoiding errors. This has led …

Background The application of safety principles from the aviation industry to the operating
room has offered hope in reducing surgical complications. This study aimed to assess the …

Background Communication is problematic in healthcare. The Veterans Health
Administration is implementing Medical Team Training. The authors describe results of the …