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Improving Healthcare Practice Through the Implementation of Human Factors and Ergonomics Principles
Yuval Bitan1, Farzan Sasangohar1
1Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel.
Objective:
Present a collection of papers focusing on improving healthcare practice through the implementation of human factors and ergonomics principles that were presented at the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) 2021 international conference.
Background:
The mission of the IEA is to elaborate and advance ergonomics science and practice and to expand its scope of application.
Method:
We reviewed papers that were submitted for presentation at the IEA 2021 international conference and focused on improving healthcare practice through the implementation of human factors and ergonomics principles.
Results:
The eight papers that are included in this special issue cover varied aspects of human factors application and implementation.
Conclusion:
This special issue provides clear evidence that the science of human factors is relevant and is continuing to grow and so is its implementation in healthcare.
Application:
This special issue offers a selection of applied works, providing a wide scope of human factors guidelines, methods, and theories in healthcare work environments.
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