Handbook of human factors and ergonomics in health care and patient safety [electronic resource] / [edited by] Pascale Carayon.

2nd ed.

9781439830338
9781439830345 (electronic book)

Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press, 2011.

English

xxvii, 823 p.

R729.8 .H34 2011

610.28/9

"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.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Access limited to authorized users.

Human factors and ergonomics.

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