Human Factors in the Health Care Setting
A Pocket Guide for Clinical Instructors
Published on 20. November 2012
120 pages
978-1-118-33969-5 (ISBN)
Description
Human factors relates to the interaction of humans and technical systems. Human factors engineering analyzes tasks, considering the components in relation to a number of factors focusing particularly on human interactions and the interface between people working within systems. This book will help instructors teach the topic of human factors.
Reviews / Votes
"Though pocket-sized, this guide offers a lot, drawingattention to the challenges and opportunities created by humanfactors in healthcare. Its objectives are clear, coverage broad,and advice informed and practical. It achieves its purpose and isrecommended." (Doody's, 3 January2014)More details
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A Pocket Guide for Clinical Instructors
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A Pocket Guide for Clinical Instructors
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Content
Working group, vi
Contributors, vii
Foreword, viii
Preface, ix
Acknowledgements, xii
Contact details and further information, xiii
Chapter 1 Introduction to human factors in medicine, 1
Chapter 2 Human cognition and error, 10
Chapter 3 Situation awareness, 20
Chapter 4 Leadership and teamworking, 28
Chapter 5 Personality and behaviour, 36
Chapter 6 Communication and assertiveness, 42
Chapter 7 Decision making, 51
Chapter 8 Fatigue and stress, 61
Chapter 9 Key elements in communication: briefing and debriefing, 71
Chapter 10 Organisational culture, 79
Chapter 11 Guidelines, checklists and protocols, 85
Anthology, 91
Index, 9
