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Does Teamwork Improve Performance in the Operating Room? A Multilevel Evaluation

The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient SafetyPublished 1 March 2010
Sallie J. Weaver, Michael A. Rosen, Deborah DiazGranados, Elizabeth H. Lazzara, Rebecca Lyons, Eduardo Salas
Citations297
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TL;DR

The trained group demonstrated significant increases in the quantity and quality of presurgical procedure briefings and the use of quality teamwork behaviors during cases, and increases were also found in perceptions of patient safety culture and teamwork attitudes.

Abstract

The hospital system has integrated elements of TeamSTEPPS into orientation training provided to all incoming hospital employees, including nonclinical staff.

Keywords

MedicineHealth Professions