Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Halo Effect01:27

Halo Effect

The halo effect is a cognitive bias in which an individual's overall impression influences judgments about their specific traits. This psychological phenomenon leads people to associate positive characteristics with those they perceive as generally good and negative characteristics with those they view as bad. This effect is particularly influential in social perception, professional evaluations, and decision-making processes.The Psychological Basis of the Halo EffectThe halo effect is rooted...
Humanistic Psychology01:24

Humanistic Psychology

Humanistic psychology emerged in the mid-20th century as a response to the deterministic and pessimistic nature of behaviorism and psychoanalysis. While behaviorism focused on observable behaviors influenced by the environment and psychoanalysis delved into unconscious motivations, both theories suggested that human actions lacked free will. In contrast, humanistic psychology offers a perspective that emphasizes the innate potential for goodness and growth within every individual.
This approach...
Stereotype Content Model02:16

Stereotype Content Model

The Stereotype Content Model (SCM) was first proposed by Susan Fiske and her colleagues (Fiske, Cuddy, Glick & Xu, 2002; see also Fiske, 2012 and Fiske, 2017). The SCM specifies that when someone encounters a new group, they will stereotype them based on two metrics: warmth—or that group’s perceived intent, and how likely they are to provide help or inflict harm—and competence—or their ability to carry out that objective. Depending on the warmth-competence categorization, a person will feel...
Fundamental Attribution Error01:14

Fundamental Attribution Error

According to some social psychologists, people tend to overemphasize internal factors as explanations—or attributions—for the behavior of other people. They tend to assume that the behavior of another person is a trait of that person, and to underestimate the power of the situation on the behavior of others. They tend to fail to recognize when the behavior of another is due to situational variables, and thus to the person’s state. This erroneous assumption is called the fundamental attribution...
Humanistic Therapy01:24

Humanistic Therapy

Humanistic therapies emphasize personal growth, self-understanding, and the fulfillment of human potential. Rooted in the belief that individuals inherently strive toward self-actualization, these approaches encourage clients to explore their feelings and experiences in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Humanistic therapies differ from psychodynamic approaches by focusing on conscious experiences, present circumstances, and the potential for self-improvement rather than past conflicts...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Chasing the 6-sigma: Drawing lessons from the cockpit culture.

The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery·2018
Same author

Counterheroism, common knowledge, and ergonomics: concepts from aviation that could improve patient safety.

The Milbank quarterly·2011
Same author

Improving patient safety by identifying latent failures in successful operations.

Surgery·2007
See all related articles

Related Experiment Videos

The case for human factors training.

Guy Hirst1

  • 1Atrainability Ltd, Maraquita, 42 Horsham Road, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8DU. guy.hirst@atrainability.co.uk

Journal of Perioperative Practice
|January 24, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Human factors training is crucial in healthcare. Atrainability has provided courses to Association for Perioperative Practice members, funded by the Hilda Mears trust, enhancing patient safety.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Safety
  • Human Factors Engineering

Background:

  • The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) actively promotes awareness of human factors in healthcare.
  • Atrainability has been involved in delivering human factors training since 2011.
  • The Hilda Mears trust has provided funding for these educational initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of human factors in the perioperative setting.
  • To disseminate best practices in human factors training to healthcare professionals.
  • To support the AfPP's mission of improving healthcare standards.

Main Methods:

  • Delivery of specialized human factors training courses.
  • Training provided to members of the Association for Perioperative Practice.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Courses conducted at annual conferences and various UK venues.

    • Main Results:

    • Increased awareness and understanding of human factors among perioperative practitioners.
    • Enhanced application of human factors principles in clinical practice.
    • Positive feedback on the relevance and effectiveness of the training.

    Conclusions:

    • Human factors training is essential for improving patient safety in perioperative care.
    • Continued collaboration between organizations like AfPP and training providers like Atrainability is vital.
    • Sustained funding and support are necessary to broaden the reach of human factors education.