An intervention to increase situational awareness and the Culture of Mutual Care (Foco) and its effects during COVID-19 pandemic: a randomized controlled trial and qualitative analysis.
Kozasa EH, Lacerda SS, Polissici MA, et al. An Intervention to Increase Situational Awareness and the Culture of Mutual Care (Foco) and Its Effects During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Trial and Qualitative Analysis. Front Psych. 2020;11:570786. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2020.570786.
Situational awareness during critical incidents is a key component of teamwork. This study found that a mutual care training can increase situational awareness for healthcare workers and consequently improve mental health and well-being before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.