A combined teamwork training and work standardisation intervention in operating theatres: controlled interrupted time series study.

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BACKGROUND: Teamwork training and system standardisation have both been proposed to reduce error and harm in surgery. Since the approaches differ markedly, there is potential for synergy between them. METHODS: Design: Controlled interrupted time series with a 3 month intervention and observation phases before and after. Setting: Operating theatres conducting elective orthopaedic surgery in a single hospital system (UK Hospital Trust). Intervention: Teamwork training based on crew resource man...

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Authors: Morgan, L; Pickering, S; Hadi, M; Robertson, E; New, S

• Journal: BMJ quality and safety
• Publication date: 2014-07-01
• DOI: 10.1136/bmjqs-2014-003204
• EISSN: 2044-5423
• ISSN: 2044-5415
• Language: English
• Keywords: Team Training; Surgery; Patient Safety; Quality Improvement