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Open AccessFacing hierarchy: a qualitative study of residents’ experiences in an obstetrical simulation scenario
Residents in surgical specialties face a steep hierarchy when managing medical crises. Hierarchy can negatively impact patient safety when team members are reluctant to speak up. Yet, simulation has scarcely b...
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Open AccessBuilding impactful systems-focused simulations: integrating change and project management frameworks into the pre-work phase
Healthcare organizations strive to deliver safe, high-quality, efficient care. These complex systems frequently harbor gaps, which if unmitigated, could result in harm. Systems-focused simulation (SFS) project...
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Open AccessVarying perceptions of the role of “nurse as teacher” for medical trainees: A qualitative study
The informal curriculum—an essential complement to the formal curriculum—is delivered to medical trainees through learning outside the classroom. We sought to explore nurse-mediated aspects of trainee educatio...
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Evaluating the effect of distractions in the operating room on clinical decision-making and patient safety
Answering telephone calls and pagers is common distraction in the operating room. We sought to evaluate the impact of distractions on patient care by (1) assessing the accuracy and safety of responses to clin...
