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Does teamwork improve performance in the operating room? A multilevel evaluation.

Sallie J Weaver1, Michael A Rosen, Deborah DiazGranados

  • 1Department of Psychology, Institute for Simulation and Training , University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA.

Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety
|March 19, 2010
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TeamSTEPPS training significantly improved teamwork behaviors and patient safety culture in the operating room. This program enhances communication and coordination, vital for complex medical care.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Safety
  • Teamwork in Medicine

Background:

  • Effective medical care, especially in complex settings like the operating room (OR), relies on strong communication, cooperation, and coordination.
  • While team training programs like TeamSTEPPS have shown success in other high-risk industries, their impact on healthcare outcomes is still under investigation.
  • Existing evidence often shows positive provider reactions to training but lacks robust data on behavioral and patient safety improvements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the TeamSTEPPS training program within an operating room (OR) service line.
  • To assess the impact of TeamSTEPPS on teamwork behaviors, patient safety culture, and attitudes among healthcare providers.
  • To provide evidence for the utility of team training in improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A multilevel evaluation comparing a TeamSTEPPS-trained OR group with a control group at a separate campus.
  • A mixed-model design analyzing changes over time and between teams.
  • Data collection included trainee reactions, learning, observed OR behaviors, and validated surveys like the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPS) and Operating Room Management Attitudes Questionnaire (ORMAQ).

Main Results:

  • The trained group showed significant improvements in the frequency and quality of presurgical briefings.
  • Enhanced use of teamwork behaviors was observed during surgical procedures.
  • Perceptions of patient safety culture and teamwork attitudes significantly increased in the trained group.

Conclusions:

  • The TeamSTEPPS training program positively impacted teamwork behaviors and safety perceptions in the OR.
  • The findings support the effectiveness of structured team training in healthcare settings.
  • The hospital system has adopted TeamSTEPPS elements into its general employee orientation, indicating successful integration.