Do absorption and realistic distraction influence performance of component task surgical procedure?
2010
Surgical Endoscopy
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 24
Pages 902-907
Author(s): Pluyter, J. R., Buzink, S. N., Rutkowski, A. F., Jakimowicz, J. J.
Surgeons’ ability of focusing their attention on surgical tasks directly impacts their performance on surgical operations, which is an important factor influencing quality of care, work efficiency, patient satisfaction, and many other healthcare outcomes. Attention or concentration is more important for performing minimal invasive surgeries which involve complex technologies and put high physical and cognitive demands on surgeons.
Added November 2012
Randomized controlled trial investigating the effect of music on the virtual reality laparoscopic learning performance of novice surgeons
2008
Surgical Endoscopy
Journal Article
Issue 11
Volume 22
Pages 2416-2420
Author(s): Miskovic, D., Rosenthal, R., Zingg, U., Oertli, D., Metzger, U., Jancke, L.
The acoustic environment in operating rooms has significant impact on the performance of surgeons, anesthetists, and other staff who need high cognitive attention on the tasks they are performing. Music is often played in operating rooms during surgical procedures even though mixed results have been reported from research around music’s effects on healthcare work performance. Research from other settings showed that certain type of music might help improve human cognition.
Added October 2012
Direct cellular vs. indirect pager communication during orthopaedic surgical procedures: A prospective study
2009
Technology and Health Care
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 17
Pages 149-157
Author(s): Ortega, G. R., Taksali, S., Smart, R., Baumgaertner, M. R.
Staff-to-staff communication is critical to quality and efficient healthcare. Physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers all use various methods of communication in their daily work. Difficulties in staff communication often lead to interruptions and delays in patient care, variation in response time, medical errors, violation of privacy, and dissatisfaction in patient and staff.
Added October 2012
Re-engineering a pharmacy work system and layout to facilitate patient counseling
1996
American Journal of Systems Pharmacy
Journal Article
Issue 13
Volume 53
Pages 1558-64
Author(s): Lin, A.C., Jang, R., Sedani, D., Thomas, S., Barker, K.N., Flynn, E.A.
Added October 2012
Effects of VDT Workstation Lighting Conditions on Operator Visual Workload
2008
Industrial Health
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 46
Pages 105-111
Author(s): Lin, C.J., Feng, W.-Y., Chao, C.-J., Tseng, F.-Y.
Added October 2012
Hourly rounding dims call lights
2006
Nursing Spectrum -- Philadelphia Tri -- State Edition
Journal Article
Issue 25
Volume 15
Pages 12-13
Author(s): Leighty, J.
Added October 2012
Accuracy of dispensing in a high-volume, hospital-based outpatient pharmacy
1994
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
Journal Article
Issue 22
Volume 51
Pages 2793-7
Author(s): Kistner, U.A., Keith, M.R., Sergeant, K.A., Hokanson, J.A.
Added October 2012
A preliminary analysis of psychophysiological variables and nursing performance in situations of increasing criticality
2001
Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Mayo Clinic
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 76
Pages 275-284
Author(s): Smith, A.M., Ortiguera, S.A., Laskowski, E.R., Hartman, A.D., Mullenbach, D.M., Gaines, K.A., Larson, D.R., Fisher, W.
Added October 2012
Creating a favorable practice environment for nurses
2005
The Journal Of Nursing Administration
Journal Article
Issue 12
Volume 35
Pages 525-532
Author(s): Smith, H.L., Hood, J.N., Waldman, J.D., Smith, V.L.
Added October 2012
Predictors of Professional Nursing Practice Behaviors in Hospital Settings
2005
Nursing Research
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 54
Pages 41-47
Author(s): Manojlovich, M.
Added October 2012
Perception of stressors by patients and nurses of critical care units in Hong Kong
2004
International Journal of Nursing Studies
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 41
Pages 77-84
Author(s): So, H.M., Chan, D.S.K.
Added October 2012
An exploration of the handover process of critically ill patients between nursing staff from the emergency department and the intensive care unit.
2007
Nursing in Critical Care
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 12
Pages 261-9
Author(s): McFetridge B, G.M., Goode D, Melby V.
Added October 2012
Audibility of patient clinical alarms to hospital nursing personnel
2006
Military Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 171
Pages 306-310
Author(s): Sobieraj, J., Ortega, C., West, I., Voepel, L., Battle, S., Robinson, D.
Added October 2012
Experimental Alterations in Playroom Layout and their Effect on Staff and Child Behavior
1982
Educational Psychology
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 2
Pages 103-119
Author(s): Neill, S.
Added October 2012
Effects on performance and work quality due to low frequency ventilation noise
1997
Journal of Sound and Vibration
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 205
Pages 467-474
Author(s): Persson Waye, K., Rylander, R., Benton, S., Leventhall, H.G.
Added October 2012
Handoff strategies in setting with high consequences for failure: Lessons for health care operations
2004
International Journal For Quality In Health Care
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 16
Pages 125-132
Author(s): Patterson, E.S., Roth, E.M., Woods, D.D., Chow, R., Gomes, J.O.
Added October 2012
From a radial operating theater to a self-contained operating table
2006
Anaesthesia
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 61
Pages 548-552
Author(s): Ofek, E., Pizov, R., Bitterman, N.
Added October 2012
Nurses' experiences of interactions with family members in intensive care units
2003
Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 17
Pages 185-192
Author(s): Soderstrom, I.M., Benzein, E., Saveman, B.I.
Added October 2012
Auditory affordances in the intensive treatment unit
1998
Applied Ergonomics
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 29
Pages 389-94
Author(s): Stanton, N., Edworthy, J.
Added October 2012
Comparative study of perceptions of work environment and moral sensitivity among Japanese and Norwegian nurses
2004
Nursing & Health Sciences
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 6
Pages 193-200
Author(s): Bégat, I., Ikeda, N., Amemiya, T., Emiko, K., Iwasaki, A., Severinsson, E.
Added October 2012
