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Obstacles to research on the effects of interruptions in healthcare.

September 24, 2016

Grundgeiger T, Dekker SWA, Sanderson P, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2016;25(6):392-5.

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Interruptions are a common occurrence in health care. This commentary suggests that research about interruptions clearly determine definitions, data collection methods, and processes that are affected to enhance understanding regarding the impact of disruptions on patient safety.

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