| No simple fix for fixation errors: cognitive processes and their clinical applications. | |
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PMID: 20121773 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Fixation errors occur when the practitioner concentrates solely upon a single aspect of a case to the detriment of other more relevant aspects. These are well recognised in anaesthetic practice and can contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality. Improvement in patient safety may be assisted by development and application of countermeasures to fixation errors. Cognitive psychologists use 'insight problems' in a laboratory setting, both to induce fixation and to explore strategies to escape from fixation. We present some results from a series of experiments on one such insight problem and consider applications that may have relevance to anaesthetic practice. |
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Authors:
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E Fioratou; R Flin; R Glavin |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Anaesthesia Volume: 65 ISSN: 1365-2044 ISO Abbreviation: Anaesthesia Publication Date: 2010 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-03 Completed Date: 2010-03-08 Revised Date: 2010-06-07 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370524 Medline TA: Anaesthesia Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 61-9 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Industrial Psychology Research Centre, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK. e.fioratou@abdn.ac.uk |
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Anesthesiology
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standards* Cognition* Cues Humans Medication Errors / prevention & control*, psychology Mental Recall Problem Solving Safety Management / methods* Scotland Young Adult |
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Anaesthesia. 2010 May;65(5):533-4; author reply 534
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Anaesthesia. 2010 Jan;65(1):1-3 [PMID: 20121771 ] |
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