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Acute stress has been implicated as a factor in poor perioperative teamwork, and evidence in professions outside of health care suggests that excessive stress is harmful to team performance. Some of the common stresses perioperative nurses face and how they can be dealt with in order to achieve a ha...

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Published in:AORN journal 2011-09, Vol.94 (3), p.313-317
Main Authors: Allen, George, Girard, Nancy J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Communication
Nursing
Patient safety
Perianesthesia
Stress
Surgery
Teamwork
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Summary:Acute stress has been implicated as a factor in poor perioperative teamwork, and evidence in professions outside of health care suggests that excessive stress is harmful to team performance. Some of the common stresses perioperative nurses face and how they can be dealt with in order to achieve a harmonious team environment in the operating room are discussed.
ISSN:0001-2092
1878-0369
DOI:10.1016/j.aorn.2011.04.024