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Human factors engineering: its place and potential in OR safety.

Criscitelli T. AORN J. 2015;101:571-573.

Human factors engineering can be applied to reduce risks associated with human performance and technology use. This commentary explores human factors engineering principles and educational modelsthat can help identify opportunities to improve reliability of health care delivery.

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