In this panel, various researchers describe their macroergonomics research in healthcare with a particular focus on their use and adaptation of the SEIPS (Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety) model of work system and patient safety (Carayon et al., 2006; Carayon et al., 2014). The panel discussion addresses questions on the past, present and future of macroergonomics research in healthcare, in particular regarding complex healthcare problems such as care transition and system redesign.
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