scholarly journals Feasibility of a human factors work‐system designed recruitment method for hospitalized persons with dementia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia A. Loosen ◽  
Emily J. Schmitz ◽  
Carol L. Hermann ◽  
Peggy J. Troller ◽  
Amy J. H. Kind
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Recruitment Method ◽  
Work System

scholarly journals Human Factors/Ergonomics Work System Analysis of Patient Work: State of the Science and Future Directions

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole E Werner ◽  
Siddarth Ponnala ◽  
Nadia Doutcheva ◽  
Richard J Holden
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
The United States ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Study Patient ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Work System ◽  
System Models ◽  
Patient Work

Abstract Purpose To demonstrate the use and value of the Human Factors/Ergonomics-based Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) family of work system models for studying and improving patient work. Data Sources : We conducted a review of the published empirical literature applying the SEIPS family of work system models for patient work. Study Selection Included studies had to: apply one of the SEIPS family of work system models to study patient work; be published in a peer-reviewed journal in English; and include analysis of data. We identified 16 articles that met our inclusion criteria. Data Extraction For each study we extracted: settings and situations in which models were applied; research design; study methods; model(s) used; type and number of study participants; study objective(s); whether the study included an intervention; specific aspects of the model used; knowledge generated about patient work; and benefits of using the models. Results of data synthesis Our analysis revealed that a majority of studies were conducted in the United States, used qualitative or mixed methods, and employed a variety of data collection techniques to study adult patient populations with chronic illness and their informal caregivers and healthcare providers performing patient work in the home and clinical setting. The studies resulted in a variety of useful products, demonstrating several benefits of using the models. Conclusion Our review has demonstrated the value of using the SEIPS family of work systems models to study and improve patient and family contributions to health-related work.

Process mapping as a tool for participative integration of human factors into work system design

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aileen J. Lim ◽  
Judy Village ◽  
Filippo A. Salustri ◽  
W. Patrick Neumann
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
System Design ◽  
Process Mapping ◽  
Work System

A Human Factors Engineering Study of the Medication Delivery Process during an Anesthetic

2016 ◽  
Vol 124 (4) ◽  
pp. 795-803 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yushi Yang ◽  
Antonia Joy Rivera ◽  
Christopher R. Fortier ◽  
James H. Abernathy
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
General Surgery ◽  
Cognitive Complexity ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Work Processes ◽  
Work System ◽  
Medication Delivery ◽  
Anesthesia Providers ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Prefilled syringes (PFS) have been recommended by the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation. However, aspects in PFS systems compared with self-filled syringes (SFS) systems have never been explored. The aim of this study is to compare system vulnerabilities (SVs) in the two systems and understand the impact of PFS on medication safety and efficiency in the context of anesthesiology medication delivery in operating rooms. Methods This study is primarily qualitative research, with a quantitative portion. A work system analysis was conducted to analyze the complicated anesthesia work system using human factors principles and identify SVs. Anesthesia providers were shadowed: (1) during general surgery cases (n = 8) exclusively using SFS and (2) during general surgery cases (n = 9) using all commercially available PFS. A proactive risk assessment focus group was followed to understand the risk of each identified SV. Results PFS are superior to SFS in terms of the simplified work processes and the reduced number and associated risk of SVs. Eight SVs were found in the PFS system versus 21 in the SFS system. An SV example with high risk in the SFS system was a medication might need to be “drawn-up during surgery while completing other requests simultaneously.” This SV added cognitive complexity during anesthesiology medication delivery. However, it did not exist in the PFS system. Conclusions The inclusion of PFS into anesthesiology medication delivery has the potential to improve system safety and work efficiency. However, there were still opportunities for further improvement by addressing the remaining SVs and newly introduced complexity.

External Forces on the Work System: A Framework for Human Factors Implications

2000 ◽  
Vol 44 (12) ◽  
pp. 2-758-2-761
Author(s):  
Colin G. Drury
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Work System ◽  
System A ◽  
Political Forces ◽  
Skeletal Disorders ◽  
External Forces ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Do So

Human factors/ergonomics only occasionally addresses its own future, but business and political forces are changing so rapidly that we must do so now. Globalization of business, made possible by information technology and political desire, is affecting many aspects of our profession, from increased work pace to re-location of jobs. These changes in turn impact human factors issues as diverse as errors in human computer interaction and the incidence of musculo-skeletal disorders. This paper presents a framework for considering the impact of these changes on the practice of human factors/ergonomics so that we may plan for the future rather than be overwhelmed by it.

scholarly journals Gaining momentum in colorectal surgical site infection reduction through a human factors engineering approach

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Aurora E. Pop-Vicas ◽  
Julie A. Keating ◽  
Charles Heise ◽  
Pascale Carayon ◽  
Nasia Safdar
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Work System ◽  
Engineering Approach ◽  
Infection Reduction ◽  
Multiple Interventions

Surgical site infection (SSI) prevention requires multiple interventions packaged into “bundles.” The implementation of all bundle elements is key to the bundle’s efficacy. A human-factors engineering approach can be used to identify key barriers and facilitators to implementing elements and develop recommendations for bundle implementation within the clinical work system.

scholarly journals Process Mapping as a Tool for Integrating Human Factors into Work System Design

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aileen Joyce Lim
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
System Design ◽  
Process Improvement ◽  
Research Collaboration ◽  
System Development ◽  
Process Mapping ◽  
Human Capabilities ◽  
Work System ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
University Industry

This thesis explores the utility of a production system development process (PSDP) map as a tool for identifying process improvement opportunities with a focus of integrating human factors (HF) into work system design. In this university-industry action research collaboration with a Canada-based electronics manufacturer, 91 meeting events involving 31 personnel took place. The creation and application of the PSDP map led to process improvement ideas with an implementation plan over 14 sub-projects, as well as evidence of organizational change towards applications of proactive HF in design. Results showed that critical issues of PSDP mapping initiatives include data collection methods, scoping, level of detail, style, content and implementation. It was concluded that a process mapping approach to work system design is an effective method for identifying process improvement opportunities with consideration for human capabilities, though further research is required for implementing and sustaining process improvement changes.

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