# A systematic review of the effect of distraction on surgeon performance: directions for operating room policy and surgical training

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/a-systematic-review-of-the-effect-of-distraction-on-surgeon-performance/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Helena M. Mentis,Amine Chellali,Kelly Manser,Caroline G. L. Cao,Steven D. Schwaitzberg |
| Citations | 145 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s00464-015-4443-z |
| Fields | Health Professions,Medicine |
| Open Access | true |
| OA Status | green |
| OA URL | https://hal.science/hal-01187233 |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W2157657461 |
| PMID | 26194261 |
| Type | review |
| Year | 2015 |

## Paper authors

- [Steven D. Schwaitzberg](https://scholariq.org/researchers/steven-d-schwaitzberg/)

## Paper journal

- [Surgical Endoscopy](https://scholariq.org/journals/surgical-endoscopy/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Patient Safety and Medication Errors](https://scholariq.org/topics/patient-safety-and-medication-errors/)

## Paper topics

- [Patient Safety and Medication Errors](https://scholariq.org/topics/patient-safety-and-medication-errors/)
- [Surgical Simulation and Training](https://scholariq.org/topics/surgical-simulation-and-training/)
- [Hospital Admissions and Outcomes](https://scholariq.org/topics/hospital-admissions-and-outcomes/)

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