Human Factors in the Health Care Setting
A Pocket Guide for Clinical Instructors
Published on 19. December 2012
Software
Other digital
120 pages
978-1-118-33966-4 (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, drawing attention to the challenges and opportunities created by human factors in healthcare. Its objectives are clear, coverage broad, and advice informed and practical. It achieves its purpose and is recommended. (Doody s, 3 January 2014)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
666 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-118-33966-4 (9781118339664)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG) | Peter-Marc Fortune | Mike Davis
Human Factors in the Health Care Setting
A Pocket Guide for Clinical Instructors
E-Book
11/2012
Wiley-Blackwell
€26.99
Available for download
Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG) | Peter-Marc Fortune | Mike Davis
Human Factors in the Health Care Setting
A Pocket Guide for Clinical Instructors
E-Book
11/2012
Wiley-Blackwell
€26.99
Available for download
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, 97