| Colour coding scrubs as a means of improving perioperative communication. | |
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PMID: 21834289 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Effective communication within the operating department is essential for achieving patient safety. A large part of the perioperative communication is non-verbal. One type of non-verbal communication is 'object communication', the most common form of which is clothing. The colour coding of clothing such as scrubs has the potential to optimise perioperative communication with the patients and between the staff. A colour contains a coded message, and is a visual cue for an immediate identification of personnel. This is of key importance in the perioperative environment. The idea of colour coded scrubs in the perioperative setting has not been much explored to date and, given the potential contributiontowards improvement of patient outcomes, deserves consideration. |
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Authors:
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Dominika Litak |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of perioperative practice Volume: 21 ISSN: 1750-4589 ISO Abbreviation: J Perioper Pract Publication Date: 2011 May |
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Created Date: 2011-08-12 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101271023 Medline TA: J Perioper Pract Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 177-8 Citation Subset: N |
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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street, London. dominika_litak@yahoo.co.uk |
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