Surgical caps displaying team members' names and roles improve effective communication in the operating room: a pilot study.

Ned Wr DouglasSophie DemeduikKate ConlanPriscilla SalmonBrian CheeTaylor SullivanDavid HeelanJohn OzcanGareth SymonsCandida Marane

Published in: Patient safety in surgery (2021)

In this study, we found that wearing caps displaying name and role appeared to improve perceived teamwork and improve communication between staff members working in the operating theatre.

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