Yeinn Oh, Simon Gill, Daehwa Baek, Alexandra Watral, Bridget Pulos, Bettina Thompson, Suzanne Young, Jean M Guyer, Jessica McCoy, Meshach Phillips, Kenneth Potts, Lindsey Evenson, Lisa Lim, Renaldo Blocker
OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aim to develop and propose an evaluation method for analyzing the design of operating rooms (ORs) from the perspective of surgical teams' reported experiences and stress levels. BACKGROUND: Stress and burnout of surgical team members can lead to diminished performance and medical errors, which endangers the safety of both the patients and team members. The design and layout of the OR play a critical role in managing such stress. METHODS: To understand surgical teams' spatial needs related to their experiences and stress, we administered a survey and in-depth focus group discussions to three surgical teams from the same organization...
February 27, 2024: HERD