• High levels of psychosocial distress among Australian frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey 

  Smallwood, N; Karimi, L; Bismark, M; Putland, M; Johnson, D; Dharmage, SC; Barson, E; Atkin, N; Long, C; Ng, I; ... (BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, 2021-09-01)

  Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a profound and prolonged impact on healthcare services and healthcare workers. Aims: The Australian COVID-19 Frontline Healthcare Workers Study aimed to ...

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

  Douglas, N; Demeduik, S; Conlan, K; Salmon, P; Chee, B; Sullivan, T; Heelan, D; Ozcan, J; Symons, G; Marane, C (BMC, 2021-07-28)

  BACKGROUND: Teamwork in the operating theatre is a complex emergent phenomenon and is driven by cooperative relationships between staff. A foundational requirement for teamwork is the ability to communicate effectively, ...

• A call centre and extended checklist for pre-screening elective surgical patients - a pilot study 

  Ludbrook, G; Seglenieks, R; Osborn, S; Grant, C (BIOMED CENTRAL LTD, 2015-05-19)

  BACKGROUND: Novel approaches to preoperative assessment and management before elective surgery are warranted to ensure that a sustainable high quality service is provided. The benefits of a call centre incorporating an ...

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