Few industries match the scale of health care. In the United States alone, an estimated 85%
of the population has at least 1 health care encounter annually and at least one quarter of …

Background Patient complaints have been identified as a valuable resource for monitoring
and improving patient safety. This article critically reviews the literature on patient …

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate the performance of artificial
intelligence (AI) models that can identify safe and dangerous zones of dissection, and …

In the last three decades, simulation has become a key tool in the training of doctors and the
maintenance of patient safety. Simulation offers an immersive, realistic way of learning …

This paper is the product of individuals who worked to identify basic principles and
expectations for the coordinated contributions of various participants in the care process. It is …

In delivering health care, an effective teamwork can immediately and positively affect patient
safety and outcome. The need for effective teams is increasing due to increasing co …

Background Effective teamwork is critical for safe, high-quality care in the operating room
(OR); however, teamwork interventions have not consistently resulted in the expected gains …

BACKGROUND: Little evidence exists that links teamwork to patient outcomes. We
conducted this study to determine if patients of teams with good teamwork had better …

BACKGROUND: Communication breakdowns are a common threat to surgical safety, but
there are little data to guide initiatives to improve communication. STUDY DESIGN: In …

BACKGROUND: Failures in nontechnical and teamwork skills frequently lie at the heart of
harm and near-misses in the operating room (OR). The purpose of this systematic review …