Publications by authors named "Teresa Roman-Micek"

Importance: Communication failures in perioperative areas are common and have negative outcomes for both patients and clinicians. Names and roles of teammates are difficult to remember or discern contributing to suboptimal communication, yet the utility of labeled surgical caps with names and roles for enhancing perceived teamwork and connection is not well studied.

Objective: To evaluate the use of labeled surgical caps in name use and role recognition, as well as teamwork and connection, among interprofessional perioperative teammates.

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Background: Given the multifaceted nature of operating room teams, miscommunication at various perioperative stages leads to lapses in teamwork and communication, which potentiates adverse events. In situ interprofessional operating room simulations are a valuable tool in identifying the possible threats to patient safety in the operating room. Participant confidence may also increase; however, perceived confidence in specific areas of team communication in the clinical environment remains unclear.

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Article Synopsis
  • Teamwork and good communication in the operating room (OR) help improve the quality of patient care and results.
  • Researchers interviewed OR staff to understand their views on teamwork and communication before and after practicing together in simulations.
  • Both before and after the simulations, the staff agreed that good communication is essential but also mentioned challenges like distractions and staff not being friendly, which can make teamwork harder.
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