Surgical caps displaying team members' names and roles improve effective communication in the operating room: a pilot study

Abstract Background Teamwork in the operating theatre is a complex emergent phenomenon and is driven by cooperative relationships between staff. A foundational requirement for teamwork is the ability to communicate effectively, and in particular, knowing each other’s name. Many operating theatre sta...

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Main Authors: Ned Douglas, Sophie Demeduik, Kate Conlan, Priscilla Salmon, Brian Chee, Taylor Sullivan, David Heelan, John Ozcan, Gareth Symons, Candida Marane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-021-00301-w