Work : a journal of prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation
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It is well accepted that both multifidus and transversus abdominis muscles have a vital role in maintaining spinal stability. ⋯ this study may indicate a link between the dimensional increase of multifidus and transversus abdominis, and the decrease in EMG activity in external oblique during lifting.
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Previous studies have shown that surgical team members' attitudes about safety and teamwork in the operating theatre may play a role in patient safety. ⋯ The results are only partially aligned with previous ORMAQ surveys of surgical teams in other countries. The differences emphasize the influence of national culture, as well as the particular healthcare system. This study shows discrepancies on many aspects in attitudes to teamwork and safety between surgeons and operating room nurses. The findings support implementation and use of team interventions and human factor training. Finally, attitude surveys provide a method for assessing safety culture in surgery, for evaluating the effectiveness of training initiatives, and for collecting data for a hospital's quality assurance programme.