Time to accelerate integration of human factors and ergonomics in patient safety.
Gurses AP, Ozok A, Pronovost P. Time to accelerate integration of human factors and ergonomics in patient safety. BMJ Qual Saf. 2012;21(4):347-51. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2011-000421.
Examining how human factors and ergonomics (HFE) concepts can enhance user performance and reduce error, this commentary recommends integrating HFE techniques into health care to improve patient safety.