An IDEA: safety training to improve critical thinking by individuals and teams.
Browne AM, Deutsch ES, Corwin K, et al. An IDEA: Safety Training to Improve Critical Thinking by Individuals and Teams. Am J Med Qual. 2019;34(6):569-576. doi:10.1177/1062860618820687.
Diagnostic improvement leaders have advocated for emphasis on cognition to reduce failures. This commentary discusses a training initiative to enhance clinician awareness of cognitive bias and team interactions to address decision-making missteps. The authors describe the tools implemented and results of the program, including skill improvement of nonphysician participants.