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The association of workflow interruptions and hospital doctors' workload: a prospective observational study.

Weigl M, Müller A, Vincent C, et al. The association of workflow interruptions and hospital doctors' workload: a prospective observational study. BMJ Qual Saf. 2012;21(5):399-407. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2011-000188.

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May 2, 2012
Weigl M, Müller A, Vincent C, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2012;21(5):399-407.
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This study used a previously validated instrument to quantify the frequency with which hospital-based doctors were interrupted in the course of their clinical activities and the effect on overall workload. The investigators found that interruptions were common and associated with higher perceived workload.

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Weigl M, Müller A, Vincent C, et al. The association of workflow interruptions and hospital doctors' workload: a prospective observational study. BMJ Qual Saf. 2012;21(5):399-407. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2011-000188.

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