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Human Factors and Ergonomics

Principles of understanding human behavior to improve safety and performance.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Quality ImprovementOccupational Health
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Clinical Guidelines

Consensus statement: Human factors and ergonomics in the implementation of the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021–2030
National
Implementing human factors in anaesthesia: guidance for clinicians from the Association of Anaesthetists
Local
Preventing unrecognised oesophageal intubation: a consensus guideline from the Association of Anaesthetists
Local