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Abstract Background Audiovisual recording technology, referred to as the Operating Room Black Box (ORBB), is increasingly adopted in operating rooms (ORs) across several countries. It is described as beneficial, with..

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Abstract Objectives This quality improvement project aimed to enhance operating room efficiency in a newly established paediatric cardiac operating room by focusing on key performance indicators (KPI), including (1) first..

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Abstract Background Effective communication is critical for patient safety and surgical outcomes inside the operating room (OR). Labeled surgical caps have been proposed as a strategy to improve intraoperative communication..

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Abstract The cardiac surgical operating room is a complex, high risk environment dependent on efficient teamwork and communication between multiple role groups to deliver safe and effective care. As awareness..

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Abstract Introduction: Ensuring radiation safety in healthcare settings is crucial to minimising risks associated with ionising radiation exposure. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and behaviours of operating room..

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Abstract Aims Crises in the operating room, often resulting from human factors, endangers patient safety. Simulation-based training to develop non-technical skills shows promise in managing these crises. This review examines..

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Abstract Objective: This study aimed to identify disruptions perceived by operating theatre staff to improve concentration, patient safety and quality of care. Methods: A survey of 156 medical staff at..

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Abstract The operating room is often viewed as a high-stakes, technical, and intensely specialized environment. While clinical precision and technological advancements have greatly improved surgical outcomes, one critical element remains..

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Abstract BACKGROUND: Safety in cardiac surgical procedures is predicated on effective team dynamics. This study associated operative team familiarity (ie, the extent of clinical collaboration among surgical team members) with..

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Abstract The importance of psychological performance skills (mental toughness) is recognised in many mission-critical professions. Similar importance has been suggested for nursing. Survey data demonstrate that surgical staff believe that..

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BACKGROUND:  Operating room (OR) handoffs are not universally standardized, although standardized sign outs have been proven to provide effective communication in other aspects of healthcare. We hypothesize that creating a..

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Abstract Background: In Canada, the health care system has been estimated to generate 33 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. Health care systems, specifically operating rooms (ORs), are..

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Abstract Introduction Since the early 2000's, the appeal of certain operating room specialties has decreasedamong medical school graduate students. The recent reform of the second and third cycles of medical..

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Abstract Background Organizational factors may influence surgical outcomes, regardless of extensively studied factors such as patient preoperative risk and surgical complexity. This study was designed to explore how operating room..

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Abstract Background: Sharps and needlestick injuries pose a serious risk to operating theatre personnel with considerable morbidity, mortality and healthcare implications. The cost of prophylaxis and post-exposure treatment is a..

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Abstract Introduction Comprehensive data capture systems such as the Operating Room Black Box (OR Black Box) are becoming more widely implemented to access quality data in the complex environment of the..

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Abstract Misreading labels, syringes, and ampoules is reported to make up a 54.4% of medication administration errors. The addition of icons to medication labels in an operating room setting could..