Key result
Direct observation of 22 cardiac surgeries across 5 hospitals identified 60 categories of hazards in the cardiovascular operating room, including high workload and practice variations.
Population
22 cardiac surgeries across 5 hospitals
Design
Other
Authors
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May prompt OR safety reviews in cardiac surgery; leaves open whether human factors interventions improve outcomes.
Observational (n=22)
Yes
Hazards are common in the cardiovascular operating room, highlighting the need for human factors engineering approaches to improve patient safety.
Gürses et al. (2012) conducted an observational in Cardiac surgery (n=22). Cardiovascular operating room work system characteristics was evaluated on Categories of hazards in the cardiovascular operating room. Direct observation of 22 cardiac surgeries across 5 hospitals identified 60 categories of hazards in the cardiovascular operating room, including high workload and practice variations.
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