Safety, performance, and satisfaction outcomes in the operating room: a literature review.

Anjali Joseph; Sara Bayramzadeh; Zahra Zamani; Bill Rostenberg

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Safety, performance, and satisfaction outcomes in the operating room: a literature review.

July 11, 2018

Joseph A, Bayramzadeh S, Zamani Z, et al. HERD. 2018;11(2):137-150.

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Elements of the work environment can affect the safety of health care delivery. This literature review summarizes research to inform architectural and interior design improvements for operating rooms that support safety. The discussion highlights environmental themes associated with layout, acoustics, and lighting that can affect teamwork, processes, and communication in the operating room.

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