Abstract
Interruptions in the nursing work environment can have significant, detrimental effects on patient safety. This mixed-method study used work observation and focus groups to explore interruptions in nursing work. A large number of interruptions were reported. Causes of interruptions are analyzed, and systems processes for reducing these in the future are discussed.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Efficiency, Organizational / statistics & numerical data*
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Humans
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Internal-External Control
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Interprofessional Relations*
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Medication Errors / prevention & control
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Nursing Administration Research
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Nursing Staff, Hospital / organization & administration*
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Nursing Staff, Hospital / psychology
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Ontario / epidemiology
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Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / organization & administration
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Time Management / organization & administration*
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Time Management / psychology
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Total Quality Management / organization & administration
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Workload / psychology
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Workplace / organization & administration