Improving the Mental Health of Surgical Teams Through Operating Room Design

Objective: In this study, we aim to develop and propose an evaluation method for analyzing the design of operating rooms (ORs) from the perspective of surgical teams’ reported experiences and stress levels. Background: Stress and burnout of surgical team members can lead to diminished performance an...

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Published in:	HERD Vol. 17; no. 2; pp. 57 - 76
Main Authors:	Oh, Yeinn, Gill, Simon, Baek, Daehwa, Watral, Alexandra, Pulos, Bridget, Thompson, Bettina, Young, Suzanne, Guyer, Jean M, McCoy, Jessica, Phillips, Meshach, Potts, Kenneth, Evenson, Lindsey, Lim, Lisa, Blocker, Renaldo
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-04-2024
Subjects:	stress evidence-based design surgical teams burnout resilience operating room
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Summary:	Objective: In this study, we aim to develop and propose an evaluation method for analyzing the design of operating rooms (ORs) from the perspective of surgical teams’ reported experiences and stress levels. Background: Stress and burnout of surgical team members can lead to diminished performance and medical errors, which endangers the safety of both the patients and team members. The design and layout of the OR play a critical role in managing such stress. Methods: To understand surgical teams’ spatial needs related to their experiences and stress, we administered a survey and in-depth focus group discussions to three surgical teams from the same organization. The identified spatial needs were translated into functional scenarios and spatial metrics, essentially viewing the OR through the perspective of users. Results: Our analysis revealed four integral sections—patient flow, room organization, access to facilities/medical equipment/support staff/team members, and staff well-being—identified as critical design factors associated with the experiences and stress levels of the surgical teams in the ORs. Conclusions: We expect this method to serve as a tool for evaluating the effect of the design of OR layouts on stress, thereby supporting the well-being and resiliency of surgical teams.
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ISSN:	1937-5867 2167-5112
DOI:	10.1177/19375867231226438