Objectives The work context of the operating room (OR) is considered complex and dynamic
with high cognitive demands. A multidimensional view of the complete preoperative and …

The aim of this study was to obtain baseline data on doctors' and nurses' work activities and
rates of interruptions and multitasking to improve work organisation and processes. Data …

Background and aim Surgeons' intra-operative workload is critical for effective and safe
surgical performance. Detrimental conditions in the operating room (OR) environment may …

Background Communication of clinically relevant information between members of the
operating room (OR) team is critical for safe patient care. Formal communication processes …

Background Intraoperative interruptions potentially interfere with surgical flow, contribute to
patient safety risks, and increase stress. This study aimed to observe interruption events in …

Objective: To investigate whether distractions in the operating room (OR) are associated
with higher mental workload and stress, and poorer teamwork among OR personnel …

Several studies have reported on the negative impact of interruptions and distractions on
anaesthetic, surgical and team performance in the operating theatre. This study aimed to …

Background Communication problems have been systematically linked to human errors in
surgery and a deep understanding of the underlying processes is essential. Although a …

Background Tense communication and disruptive behaviors during surgery have often been
attributed to surgeons' personality or hierarchies, while situational triggers for tense …

Background and aim Surgical flow disruptions occur frequently and jeopardize perioperative
care and surgical performance. So far, insights into subjective and cognitive implications of …