UID:
almafu_9959328189302883
Format:
1 online resource (xxvii, 848 pages) :
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illustrations.
Edition:
2nd ed.
ISBN:
1439830347
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9781439830345
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1138074594
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9781138074590
Series Statement:
Human factors and ergonomics
Content:
"Written for students and professionals, this book is a complete reference on human factors and ergonomics research, concepts, theories, models, methods, and interventions that have been or can be applied in health care. Topics such as medical technology and telemedicine are covered, and special emphasis is put on the contributions of human factors and ergonomics to the improvement of patient safety and quality of care. Nine chapters from the original edition were deleted, and information from them was incorporated into other chapters. Furthermore, this second edition offers 17 new chapters"--Provided by publisher.
Content:
"Written for students and professionals, this book is a complete reference on human factors and ergonomics research, concepts, theories, models, methods, and interventions that have been or can be applied in health care. Topics such as medical technology and telemedicine are covered, and special emphasis is put on the contributions of human factors and ergonomics to the improvement of patient safety and quality of care. Nine chapters from the original edition were deleted, and information from them was incorporated into other chapters. Furthermore, this second edition offers 17 new chapters. Includes coverage of emerging human factors and ergonomics issues. Includes practical issues such as methods, interventions, and applications. Covers cognitive, physical, and organizational ergonomic issues in health care and patient safety. Emphasizes the contribution of human factors and ergonomics to patient safety and care quality. Covers human factors and ergonomics issues specific to a range of healthcare domains or applications"--Provided by publisher.
Note:
Section 1. Introduction -- section 2. Macroergonomics and systems -- section 3. Job and organizational design -- section 4. Physical ergonomics -- section 5. Technology -- section 6. Human error -- section 7. Human factors and ergonomics methodologies -- section 8. Human factors and ergonomics interventions -- section 9. Specific applications.
Additional Edition:
Print version: Handbook of human factors and ergonomics in health care and patient safety. Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, ©2012 ISBN 9781439830338
Language:
English
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URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118131350
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118131350
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118131350
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