Momentary interruptions can derail the train of thought.

Erik M. Altmann; Gregory Trafton; David Z. Hambrick

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Momentary interruptions can derail the train of thought.

January 30, 2013

Altmann EM, Trafton G, Hambrick DZ. J Exp Psychol Gen. 2014;143(1):215-26.

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In this analysis, short interruptions greatly increased sequence errors. These findings contribute to patient safety concerns about distractions during medication administration and other sequenced processes.

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