Abstract
What are 'non-technical' skills and why would they be relevant to theatre practitioners? This is a new area of research for healthcare based on a well developed approach from the world of aviation. Non-technical skills are the cognitive and social skills that complement technical skills to achieve safe and efficient practice in safety-critical occupations. These skills include communication, leadership, teamwork, stress management and situation awareness.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 378-379 |
| Journal | Journal of Perioperative Practice |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2008 |