Emergency Departments (EDs) globally face escalating challenges such as overcrowding,
resource limitations, and increased patient demand. This study aims to identify and analyze …

Introduction The growing interest in networks of interactions is sustained by the conviction
that they can be leveraged to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery …

Victor Hugo once wrote “Greater than the march of mighty armies is an idea whose time has
come”. Complexity science is not a new idea, but in 2017 its time has surely come in relation …

Communication failure within health care teams is a major cause of patient harm across
health care settings. Factors which contribute to communication failure include actual or …

Summary In 24/7 operations, fatigue from extended work hours and shift work is ubiquitous.
Fatigue is a significant threat to performance, productivity, safety, and well-being, and …

We analyzed the interaction between patients and providers in the emergency department of
a large university hospital using Sociometric Badges. Providers (doctors and nurses) were …

Background The Awakening, Breathing Coordination, Delirium monitoring and Early mobility
bundle (ABCDE) is associated with lower mortality for intensive care unit (ICU) patients …

Teams operating in time-pressured, dynamic environments frequently need to cope with
critical situations varying in complexity and hazard. To cope with critical situations, teams …

Effective interprofessional team function is integral to high-quality care in the intensive care
unit (ICU). However, little is known about how familiarity develops among teams, which may …

Background Nurses frequently work as part of both uni‐and multidisciplinary teams.
Communication between team members is critical in the delivery of quality care. Social …