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Distracted practice: a concept analysis.

December 9, 2015

D'Esmond LK. Nurs Forum. 2016;51(4):275-285.

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Distractions are frequent in the acute care environment and can hinder safety of care delivery. This review explores distracted practice in health care, including causes, contributing factors, and consequences. The authors advocate for further research to understand the impact of the problem and design solutions.

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