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This study aims to identify patterns of communication behaviour among healthcare workers in a hospital setting.

February 28, 1998BMJOpen Access

Communication behaviours in a hospital setting: an observational study

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Observational study identifies communication issues in hospital staff, suggesting improvements in processes and technologies.

This study aims to identify patterns of communication behaviour among healthcare workers in a hospital setting.
Non-participatory qualitative observational study
Conducted in a British district general hospital
Involved eight doctors and two nurses
Medical staff generated twice as many interruptions as they received via telephone and paging systems.
Hypothesized causes include preference for interruptive communication methods and inadequate information support.
Complex communication patterns observed may lead to inefficiencies in work practices.

Coiera et al. (1998) studied this question.

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