Integrating human factors research and surgery: a review.

Daniel Shouhed; Bruce L. Gewertz; Doug Wiegmann; Ken Catchpole

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Integrating human factors research and surgery: a review.

December 21, 2014

Shouhed D, Gewertz BL, Wiegmann D, et al. Arch Surg. 2012;147(12):1141-1146.

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Human factors engineering principles have the potential to greatly improve patient safety but are likely underutilized in safety efforts. This thematic review examines how ergonomics principles have been integrated into surgical safety programs.

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