Patient Safety: An Old and New Issue.

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Patient Safety: An Old and New Issue.

August 22, 2007

Bagnara S; Tartaglia R, eds. Theor Issues Ergon Sci. 2023;8(5):365-507.

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This special issue contains articles focusing on ergonomic research areas that intersect with patient safety, such as team management, work design, and safety culture.

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