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  • Healthcare Quality and Safety
  • Medical Education
  • Team Dynamics

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  • Effective teamwork and communication in the operating room (OR) are linked to improved patient care quality and outcomes.
  • Conversely, poor teamwork and communication negatively impact OR outcomes.
  • A belief in shared contribution to patient care fosters a productive OR work environment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the perspectives of nursing, anesthesiology, and surgery professions on teamwork and communication in the OR.
  • To compare these perspectives pre- and post-interprofessional in situ OR simulation.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative and quantitative exploration using semi-structured interviews and a survey.
  • 14 pre-simulation and 10 post-simulation interviews were conducted.
  • A survey was developed based on interview themes and distributed to participants.

Main Results:

  • Participants consistently emphasized the importance of teamwork and communication.
  • Identified communication barriers included lack of cordiality, engagement, distractions, hierarchies, and unfamiliarity.
  • Post-simulation, a majority believed they could apply effective communication in their workplace.

Conclusions:

  • Improving and maintaining communication skills among OR professionals is essential for patient safety.
  • Effective team communication contributes to safe, successful outcomes and a supportive OR environment.