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Quantifying and Visualizing Emergency Physician Workflow: Results of an Observational Time-Motion Study

2024-12-01 emergency medicine Title + abstract only
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BackgroundEmergency physicians face considerable workflow challenges in the emergency department (ED) due to unpredictable work environments, frequent interruptions, and mounting documentation requirements. Excessive time away from direct patient care is increasingly viewed as detrimental to care quality, communication, and patient safety. ObjectiveThis study aimed to quantify and visualize how emergency physicians allocate their time during ED shifts, particularly time spent on the computer. ...

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