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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedJoseph A, Neyens D, Mihandoust S
Impact of surgical table orientation on flow disruptions and movement patterns during pediatric outpatient surgeries.
This quantitative observational study observed the impacts of surgical table orientation on flow disruptions (FDs), the number of contacts between team members, and the distance traveled. Findings showed that the orientation of the surgical table significantly influenced staff workflow and movement in the operating room, with an angled surgical table orientation being the least disruptive to surgical work. The anesthesia provider, scrub nurse, and circulating nurse experienced more FDs compared to the surgeon.
AHRQ-funded; HS024380.
Citation: Joseph A, Neyens D, Mihandoust S .
Impact of surgical table orientation on flow disruptions and movement patterns during pediatric outpatient surgeries.
Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021 Jul 31;18(15). doi: 10.3390/ijerph18158114..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Surgery, Workflow
Jurewicz KA, Neyens DM, Catchpole K
Observational study of anaesthesia workflow to evaluate physical workspace design and layout.
The objective of this study was to observe the relationship between task switching and physical layout, and then use the data collected to design and assess different anesthesia workspace layouts. Six videos of anesthesia providers from a single medical center in the United States were analyzed. Findings showed that current operating theater layouts do not fit work demands. The authors reported a simple method that facilitates a quick layout design assessment and showed that the anesthesia workspace can be improved to better suit workflow and patient care. They suggested that this arrangement could reduce anesthesia workload while improving task flow efficiency and potentially the safety of care.
AHRQ-funded; HS024380.
Citation: Jurewicz KA, Neyens DM, Catchpole K .
Observational study of anaesthesia workflow to evaluate physical workspace design and layout.
Br J Anaesth 2021 Mar;126(3):633-41. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2020.08.063..
Keywords: Workflow, Healthcare Delivery, Surgery