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Interruptive communication patterns in the intensive care unit ward round.
Alvarez G, Coiera E. Int J Med Inform. 2005;74:791-796.

The investigators observed intensive care staff and recorded interruptions in their conversations. The results showed that such interruptions may disrupt working memory and contribute to human error.
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