Psychological safety and hierarchy in operating room debriefing: reflexive thematic analysis.
McElroy C, Skegg E, Mudgway M, et al. Psychological safety and hierarchy in operating room debriefing: reflexive thematic analysis. J Surg Res. 2023;295:567-573. doi:10.1016/j.jss.2023.11.054.
Debriefing is an important tool to improve individual and team performance as well as to identify opportunities for improvement. In this qualitative study involving operating room staff and clinicians, participants cited teamwork and commitment to learning, psychological safety, and effective leadership as key factors necessary for effective debriefing.