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

Joseph R. Keebler; Michael A. Rosen; Dean F. Sittig; Eric Thomas; Eduardo Salas

doi:10.1177/00187208211073623

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

Joseph R. Keebler, Michael A. Rosen, Dean F. Sittig, Eric Thomas, Eduardo Salas

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	250-258
Number of pages	9
Journal	Human Factors
Volume	64
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/00187208211073623
State	Published - Feb 2022

Keywords

Aging
Errors
Healthcare
Teamwork
Telemedicine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Human Factors and Ergonomics
Applied Psychology
Behavioral Neuroscience

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