Human Factors Theory
In complex environments such as a hospital setting, humans have the ability to prevent major errors as well as cause them. Human Factors theory is concerned with the scientific study of interactions among humans and within systems (Norris, 2009). Etchells, et al. (2006) define human factors as “designing systems to meet the needs, limits and capabilities of the people who work in them” (p. 69). The application of human factors science is necessary to enhance patient safety (Etchells, et al., 2006). A failure to design systems without consideration to human factors can result in inefficient and error-prone processes (Norris, 2009)…… Read the rest of this entry »
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