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Welcome to ”The Human in Healthcare,” the podcast where we delve into the fascinating world of health and care in Scotland and explore the critical role of Human Factors in ensuring patient safety. Throughout this podcast series, Professor Bowie will be joined by leading experts, health and care practitioners, and patient advocates who will share their insights and experiences in the realm of Human Factors. He will explore real-life case studies, discuss ground breaking research, and provide practical tips that can help improve patient safety and the overall health and care experience. © NHS Education for Scotland 2024. You can copy or reproduce the information in these podcasts for use within NHS Scotland and for non-commercial educational purposes. Use of this resource for commercial purposes is permitted only with the written permission of NHS Education for Scotland.
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Friday Apr 12, 2024
Human in Health and Care - Episode 1 - What is Human Factors?
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
What is Human Factors? Join Dr Paul Bowie, Dr Al Ross & Dr Helen Vosper as they explore this fascinating world of Human Factors!
Our hosts discuss and explain that Human Factors is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on understanding human capabilities, limitations, and behaviours in the design of systems, products, environments, and interfaces. The goal of human factors is to optimise the interaction between humans and the systems they interact with, ultimately enhancing efficiency, usability, safety, and overall performance. Access the What is Human Factors? Transcript of this resource available from our Human Factors Hub Turas Learn page.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.