A systematic review highlights the critical role of human factors, such as team working, communication, and situation awareness, in preventing complications in modern anaesthetic practice.
Systematic Review
Do human factors interventions prevent complications in anaesthesia?
Human factors, including teamwork and communication, are increasingly recognized as critical for preventing complications in modern anaesthetic practice.
Human factors in anaesthesia were first highlighted by the publication of the Anaesthetists Non-Technical Skills Framework, and since then an awareness of their importance has gradually resulted in changes in routine clinical practice. This review examines recent literature around human factors in anaesthesia, and highlights recent national reports and guidelines with a focus on team working, communication, situation awareness and human error. We highlight the importance of human factors in modern anaesthetic practice, using the example of complex trauma.
Jones et al. (Mon,) conducted a systematic review in Complications in anaesthesia. Human factors (team working, communication, situation awareness) was evaluated. A systematic review highlights the critical role of human factors, such as team working, communication, and situation awareness, in preventing complications in modern anaesthetic practice.