Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare: Industry Demands and a Path Forward

Abstract

This article reviews three industry demands that will impact the future of Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare settings. These demands include the growing population of older adults, the increasing use of telemedicine, and a focus on patient-centered care. Following, we discuss a path forward through improved medical teams, error management, and safety testing of medical devices and tools. Future challenges are discussed.

Exploring Team Competencies in Cybersecurity

“…Understanding cybersecurity teams regarding team members' ABCs will be beneficial in designing effective team measurement and training. Table 1 (adapted from Salas et al, 2008b andKeebler et al, 2022) presents a comprehensive list of ABCs and their variables, demonstrating a multitude of concepts that can be used to understand how teams in cybersecurity function. However, assessing all the variables listed can be cumbersome in a practical cybersecurity setting.…”

“…Attitudes. Attitudes refer to how team members feel about each other, their capabilities, their ability to perform given tasks, and contributions to the team interaction process (Keebler et al, 2022;Salas et al, 2008b). Attitudinal variables include the affective attributes necessary for effective team performance and decision-making.…”

“…Behaviors. Behaviors refer to how team members communicate, coordinate, and decide to achieve their goals (Keebler et al, 2022;Salas et al, 2008b). Behavioral variables include the abilities, skills, and procedures needed for teamwork.…”

“…Cognitions. Cognitions refer to what team members think about and know as well as the strategies used to interpret that information (Keebler et al, 2022). Cognitive variables include the necessary elements of experience and knowledge essential for effective teamwork.…”

“…Attitudes, Behaviors, and Cognitions of Teamwork (adapted from Salas et al, 2008b andKeebler et al, 2022)…”