• J Perioper Pract · Sep 2008

    The non-technical skills of theatre nurses.

    • Lucy Mitchell.
    • Department of Psychology, School of Psychology, William Guild Building, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 2UB.
    • J Perioper Pract. 2008 Sep 1;18(9):378-9.

    AbstractWhat are 'non-technical' skills and why would they be relevant to theatre practitioners? This is a new area of research for healthcare based on a well developed approach from the world of aviation. Non-technical skills are the cognitive and social skills that complement technical skills to achieve safe and efficient practice in safety-critical occupations. These skills include communication, leadership, teamwork, stress management and situation awareness.

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