Interruptive communication patterns in the intensive care unit ward round.

George Alvarez; Enrico Coiera

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Interruptive communication patterns in the intensive care unit ward round.

September 24, 2016

Alvarez G, Coiera E. Int J Med Inform. 2005;74(10):791-6.

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The investigators observed intensive care staff and recorded interruptions in their conversations. The results showed that such interruptions may disrupt working memory and contribute to human error.

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