Identification of the Relationship Between Health Professionals' Managerial Attitudes and Distractions in the...

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Patient Safety Research
• Organizational Psychology

Background:

• Operating rooms are critical environments where management styles and distractions pose risks to patient safety and teamwork.
• The interplay between managerial attitudes and workplace distractions in operating rooms requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the relationship between healthcare professionals' managerial attitudes and operating room distractions.
• To identify factors contributing to distractions and their impact on the operating room environment.

Main Methods:

• A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative (descriptive, cross-sectional) and qualitative (phenomenological) designs.
• Data collection involved 82 healthcare professionals using the Operating Room Management Attitude Scale and Distractions in Surgery Index, supplemented by semistructured interviews.
• Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0, and qualitative data underwent content analysis.

Main Results:

• Managerial attitudes were found to be significant determinants of team dynamics and distractions.
• High scores in stress, fatigue, and work values subscales were noted, indicating areas of concern.
• Common distractions included temperature, equipment issues, and staff tiredness, exacerbated by poor organization and communication.

Conclusions:

• Effective management strategies and workload balancing are essential for reducing operating room distractions.
• Minimizing distractions and improving professional well-being can directly enhance patient safety.
• Further research should explore targeted interventions to address identified challenges in operating room management and safety.