Pearl of the week: The science of human factors

Reduce cognitive load and improve workflow efficiency

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STEPS Forward Pearl of the Week

Why should every clinician and leader care about human factors in health care? Because attention is a finite resource, and understanding cognitive capacity contributes to team member and patient safety. User-centered technology and thoughtfully designed systems can ease burnout, boost satisfaction, and create safer, more sustainable care environments.  

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