The effects Of cognitive aids On formation and functioning Of teams in medical emergencies

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The effect of two cognitive aid designs on team functioning during intra‐operative anaphylaxis emergencies: a multi‐centre simulation study

“…One mechanism by which team function may be improved is by cognitive aids reducing the cognitive load on the clinician leading the team, allowing the leader to pay more attention to team aspects rather than remembering the priority of tasks. Cognitive aids might also help team members maintain a shared understanding of the situation and minimise the need for switching between technical and team management tasks .…”

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“…Arguably, cognitive aids and emergency flowcharts should also be conceptualised as medical devices as they are tools that affect the decision making of a team [15]. Their designs must also be tested to check they are suitable to be used in the context of an emergency.…”

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“…In other high reliability industries such as aviation, pilots are also expected to use cognitive aids to respond to emergencies . Yet, in contrast to the healthcare setting, the checklists they use are always provided with explanations and opportunities for familiarisation . These are important aspects of how checklists and guidelines are introduced, disseminated and taught.…”

“…A well‐designed cognitive aid improves technical performance of tasks , individuals’ non‐technical skills and the ability of teams to coordinate and communicate . Mechanisms for these improvements may be due to reductions in personal stress and a shared understanding of the situation by the team .…”