Research Project
Researchers: Prof Cheri Ostroff (Principal investigator of, Principal investigator) , AsPr Douglas Fahlbusch (Associated with) , Dr Belinda Rae (Associated with) , Miss Chelsea Benincasa (Associated with) , Nicholas Wallwork (Associated with)
Brief description Rudeness and incivility among surgical team members has long been a concern, with some evidence indicating that it impacts patient safety, complications, and outcomes. We investigated a novel and simple intervention. Being observed is known to promote more positive and ethical behaviours. The effect is so strong that even signs with a drawing of an eye impact people's behaviour, reduce crime, increase honesty, and promote prosocial behaviours. Signs were placed on operating theatre walls that depict an eye with slogans such as 'operate with respect.' The aim was to determine if this small intervention of 'Eyes' on the wall decreases incivility in surgical teams.
Data time period: 2021 to 30 06 2022
- Local : research.unisa.edu.au/project/784919