Evaluation of a preoperative checklist and team briefing among surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists to reduce failures in communication
Lingard L, Regehr G, Orser B, Reznick R, Baker GR, Doran D, Espin S, Bohnen J, Whyte S. (2008) Arch Surg. 143(1):12-7; discussion 18. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To assess whether structured team briefings improve operating room communication. PARTICIPANTS: This 13-month prospective study used a preintervention/ postintervention design. All staff and trainees in the division of general surgery at a […]