Background In the changing health care environment, health systems, hospitals, and health
care providers must focus on improving efficiency to meet an increasing demand for high …

Approximately 70 to 80% of healthcare errors are due to poor team communication and
understanding. High-risk environments such as the trauma setting (which covers a broad …

The aim of this study was to describe operating theatre nurses'(OTN s') perceptions of caring
in perioperative practice. A qualitative descriptive design was performed. Data were …

It is imperative to understand the factors that contribute to effective surgical teams. The aim
of this integrative review was to evaluate the aids and barriers for perioperative teams in …

Background: Operating rooms (ORs) are costly to run, and multiple factors influence
efficiency. The first case on-time start (FCOS) of an OR is viewed as a harbinger of efficiency …

BACKGROUND: An important variable in the operating room is the nonoperative time (NOT),
the time between skin closure on a previous case and skin incision on the following case …

BACKGROUND: Previous research has identified 2 psychological biases in operating room
(OR) decisions on the day of surgery: risk attitude of the decision-maker at the OR control …

Abstract Background European Healthcare Systems are facing a difficult period
characterized by increasing costs and spending cuts due to economic problems. There is …

BACKGROUND: Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal
chemotherapy (HIPEC) can prolong survival in selected patients with peritoneal …

Objetivou-se apresentar aspectos inovadores para a prática profissional do enfermeiro, no
que se refere ao diagnóstico de morte encefálica no processo de doação e transplante de …