Purpose Communication failures are often at the root of adverse events for surgical patients;
however, evidence to inform best communication practice in the operating room is relatively …

Background A retained surgical item (RSI) is defined as a never-event and can have drastic
consequences on patient, provider, and hospital. However, despite increased efforts, RSI …

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of intraoperative targeted
stretching micro breaks (TSMBs) on the experienced pain and fatigue, physical functions …

The design and development of novel methodologies and customized materials to fabricate
patient‐specific 3D printed organ models with integrated sensing capabilities can yield …

Surgical patient safety remains a concern worldwide as, despite World Health Organization
recommendations and implementation of its Surgical Safety Checklist, adverse events …

Background Although numerous studies have established cognitive biases as contributors
to surgical adverse events, their prevalence and impact in surgery are unknown. This review …

Context Many articles, book chapters and presentations begin with a declaration that the
majority of medical errors are attributed to communication. However, this statement may not …

Background Surgical performance, provider health, and patient safety can be compromised
when workload demands exceed individual capability on the surgical team. The purpose of …

Abstract High-risk organisations (HRO), including aviation, undergo formal communication
training, with emphasis on safety-critical moments. Such training is not widespread or …

While surgical videos are valuable support material for activities around surgery, their
summarization demands great amounts of time from surgeons, resulting in the production of …