Title of article :
Assessment of Non-Technical Skills in Iranian Orthopedic Surgeons: An Observational Study
Author/Authors :
Hasanshahi, Mehdi Dept. of Operating Room Technology - Faculty of Nursing - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Kalantari, Reza Dept. of Ergonomics - Faculty of Public Health - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Zamanian, Zahra Dept. of Ergonomics - Faculty of Public Health - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Gheysari, Somayeh Dept. of Operating Room Technology - Faculty of Nursing - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Bakhshi, Ehsan Health Center, Islamabad-e-Gharb Health Network - Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah
Abstract :
Background and Objective: Non-technical skills are critical for patient safety and good surgical outcomes. Thus, surgeons should master these skills. This study aimed to assess non-technical skills among Iranian orthopedic surgeons.
Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in two orthopedic surgery wards in 2019. A total of 22 orthopedic surgeons were observed in this survey. The data were collected using Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) through observing and recording events during surgeries.
Results: “Leadership” was the best non-technical skill with score of 3.14 out of 4, while “communication and teamwork” had the lowest score (3.02 out of 4). There was a significant relationship between work experience and “projecting and anticipating future state” (P=0.009).
Conclusion: The studied orthopedic surgeons showed acceptable non-technical skills. However, poor behaviors were observed in some domains. Educational programs, policymaking interventions, and supervision can improve the surgeons’ non-technical skills.
Keywords :
Human factors , Non-technical skills , Orthopedic surgery , Operating room , Surgeon
Journal title :
Journal of Advances in Medical and Biomedical Research
