PURPOSE Traditionally, radiographers and radiation therapists function in a workplace environment that is protocol-driven with limited functional autonomy. The workplace promotes a culture of conformity and discourages practitioners from reflective and critical thinking, essential attributes for continuing learning and advancing workplace practices. As part of the first author's doctoral study,...

background: psychologically traumatic workplace events (known as critical incidents), which occur globally, are increasing in prevalence within the usa. assisting employers in their response is a growing practice area for occupational medicine, occupational social work, industrial psychology and other occupational health professions. traumatic workplace events vary greatly in their level of org...

Occupational accidents can be caused by different factors and have many consequences, such as minor or fatal injury, equipment damage, permanent disability, or, in some cases, fatality. Therefore, it is essential to identify the causes of prevent them from recurring future minimize ill-health, business costs. It crucial, determining incident workplace, analyse those that happened take practical...

Background: There is an international effort to develop understanding from human factors theory and implement this in healthcare improve person-centred care patient safety. Aim: This project aimed evaluate the use of narrative pedagogy teach perioperative personnel workplace. Methods: Using action research model, interactive learning session based on lessons serious incidents was developed deli...