Contributions from Ergonomics and Human Factors.

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Contributions from Ergonomics and Human Factors.

November 17, 2010

Qual Saf Health Care. 2010;19(suppl 3):i1-i79.

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This special issue contains articles discussing human factors and ergonomics in health care simulation, information technology use, hospitals, and home care to reveal opportunities for safety improvement.

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