The science of human factors: separating fact from fiction.

Alissa L. Russ; Rollin J. Fairbanks; Ben-Tzion Karsh; Laura G. Militello; Jason J. Saleem; Robert L. Wears

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The science of human factors: separating fact from fiction.

September 19, 2013

Russ AL, Fairbanks RJ, Karsh B-T, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22(10):802-8.

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This commentary highlights elements of human factors that can be applied to improve efficiency and safety in health care.

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