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Welcome to the Clinical Teamwork Lab, where our mission is to enhance collaboration and communication within healthcare teams, particularly in high-stakes environments like operating rooms. Our research is centered on identifying and mitigating factors that disrupt effective teamwork, with the ultimate goal of advancing patient safety and improving the quality of care. Through our investigations, we strive to uncover innovative strategies that encourage positive team dynamics and allow every healthcare professional to contribute to their fullest potential. Join us as we work towards creating safer, healthier, and more efficient healthcare settings worldwide.
Explore key insights from our research on disruptive behavior in perioperative settings through the infographics below. The first presents highlights from an invited review written by our team, focusing on the prevalence of the exposure to the behavior, and how often clinicians label themselves as a result. Meanwhile, the second infographic delves into the reactions of clinicians, showcasing the diverse responses they resort to when faced with such challenges. Collectively, these visualizations emphasize the ubiquity and severity of the problem.
Source: Villafranca et al, Can J Anaesth. 2017 Feb;64(2):128-140. Infographic credit -Naomi Willms, 2024.
Source: Villafranca et al, Can J Anaesth. 2023 Dec 21. English. doi: 10.1007/s12630-023-02670-5. Epub ahead of print.
Infographic credit -Naomi Willms, 2024.