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Human factors and ergonomics
Craig R Bailey 1
, Steve Shorrock 2, Kevin Fong 3,4
, Steve Shorrock 2, Kevin Fong 3,4Affiliations
Article Info
1 Department of Anaesthesia, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
2 Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
3 Department of Anaesthesia, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
4 Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy, University College London, London, UK
Correspondence to: Craig R Bailey; craig.bailey@gstt.nhs.uk
Abstract
Human factors and ergonomics in healthcare is an important discipline that considers both the physical and mental characteristics of healthcare workers, as well as the complex interactions within which organisations exist.