Human Factors: Part One

Lectures
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Join Eoin Walker, Digital Lead for World Extreme Medicine, in this insightful first part of a two-part series on Human Factors in Practice. Discover how understanding and applying human factors principles can significantly improve safety and performance in extreme medical environments and expeditions.

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Length: 39m
Host: Eoin Walker
Categories: Lectures

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lecture, viewers will be able to:

  1. Define human factors and explain their importance in medical practice and expeditions.
  2. Identify key seminal cases that highlight the significance of human factors.
  3. Understand the three main domains and seven sub-domains of human factors.
  4. Recognise strategies for mitigating risks associated with individual, task, and environmental factors.
  5. Appreciate the role of trust and communication in high-performing teams

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