Psychological safety and hierarchy in operating room debriefing: reflexive thematic analysis.

Canice McElroy; Emma Skegg; Mercedes Mudgway; Ngaire Murray; Linda Holmes; Jennifer Weller; James Hamill

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Psychological safety and hierarchy in operating room debriefing: reflexive thematic analysis.

January 31, 2024

McElroy C, Skegg E, Mudgway M, et al. J Surg Res. 2023;295:567-573.

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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.

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