Human factors and ergonomics of prehospital emergency care /

"This book provides an introduction to the field of human factors for individuals who are involved in the delivery and/or improvement of prehospital emergency care and describes opportunities to advance the practical application of human factors research in this critical domain. Relevant theori...

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Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Other Authors: Keebler, Joseph R. (Editor), Lazzara, Elizabeth (Editor), Misasi, Paul (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, [2017]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"This book provides an introduction to the field of human factors for individuals who are involved in the delivery and/or improvement of prehospital emergency care and describes opportunities to advance the practical application of human factors research in this critical domain. Relevant theories of human performance, including systems engineering principles, teamwork, training, and decision making are reviewed in light of the needs of current day prehospital emergency care. The primary focus is to expand awareness human factors and outlay the potential for novel and more effective solutions to the issues facing prehospital care and its practitioners."--Provided by publisher
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiii, 237 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1315280167
9781315280165
1482242516
9781482242515
9781315280158
1315280159