Impact of environmental factors on operative team performance: systematic review and guidance for optimising clinical practice.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the range and impact of environmental factors on the operative performance of surgical teams.

Background

Optimising surgical performance is critical for patient safety and clinical efficiency. Recent efforts have focussed on both individual (e.g. stress-management, situation awareness) and team (e.g. communication, leadership) factors. However, the influence of environmental conditions within the operating room remains underexplored.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted using EMBASE, Medline, PubMed, and CENTRAL for studies examining the impact of lighting, temperature, humidity, noise, and music on the performance of surgical teams, following PRISMA criteria. Outcomes assessed include operative skills, cognitive workload, and patient outcom

SUBMITTER: Boyle CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12708707 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature