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Human Factors Principles of Surgery

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This chapter serves as the introduction to the Human Factors section of this book and provides a broad overview of human factors as it relates to surgery. The authors define the science of human factors; describe a brief history of its use; and discuss various system factors (e.g., humans, tools/technology, tasks, environments, and organizations) and their role in the efficiency, safety, and well-being of surgeons and surgical patients.

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    Tara N. Cohen, Eric J. Ley & Bruce L. Gewertz

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Cohen, T.N., Ley, E.J., Gewertz, B.L. (2020). Human Factors Principles of Surgery. In: Cohen, T.N., Ley, E.J., Gewertz, B.L. (eds) Human Factors in Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53127-0_2

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