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Title
Interruptions in emergency department work: an observational and interview study.
Authors
Berg, Lena M; Källberg, Ann-Sofie; Göransson, Katarina E; Östergren, Jan; Florin, Jan; Ehrenberg, Anna
Abstract
Frequent interruptions are assumed to have a negative effect on healthcare clinicians' working memory that could result in risk for errors and hence threatening patient safety. The aim of this study was to explore interruptions occurring during common activities of clinicians working in emergency departments.