Visual Mapping of Operating Theater Team Dynamics and Communication for Reflexive Feedback and Surgical Practice Optimization.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective operating theater (OT) communication and teamwork are essential to optimal surgical outcomes. We mapped the OT team dynamics and infection control practices using visual methods to guide reflexive feedback and optimize perioperative practices.

Methods

Data were gathered from adult gastrointestinal surgical teams at a tertiary hospital in India using observations, sociograms (communication mapping tool), and focus group discussions (FGDs). Our methods aimed to map team communication, roles and responsibilities in infection-related practices, and door openings. Qualitative data were thematically analyzed. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results

Data were gathered from 10 surgical procedures (over 51 hours) using 16 soci

SUBMITTER: Surendran S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11415113 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature