Surgeons’ Non‐technical Skills in the Operating Room: Reliability Testing of the NOTSS Behavior Rating System

2008496 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Steven Yule · University of Aberdeen

Rhona Flin · University of Aberdeen

Nicola Maran · Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

D.I. Rowley · Ninewells Hospital

George Youngson · Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital

Simon Paterson‐Brown · Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

Abstract

With the requisite training, the prototype NOTSS system could be used reliably by surgeons to observe and rate surgeons' behaviors. The instrument should now be tested for usability in the operating room.

Topics & Keywords

Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues Patient Safety and Medication Errors Healthcare cost, quality, practices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: World Journal of Surgery

Volume 32, Issue 4, pp. 548-556

DOI: 10.1007/s00268-007-9320-z

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