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Time to accelerate integration of human factors and ergonomics in patient safety.
Gurses AP, Ozok AA, Pronovost PJ. BMJ Qual Saf. 2012;21:347-351.

Examining how human factors and ergonomics (HFE) concepts can enhance user performance and reduce error, this commentary recommends integrating HFE techniques into health care to improve patient safety.
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