The science of interruption.

Enrico Coiera

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The science of interruption.

September 24, 2016

Coiera E. BMJ Qual Saf. 2012;21(5):357-60.

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This commentary discusses interruption research in health care, challenges to understanding its impact, and approaches to reducing interruptions in care delivery.

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