Surgical Intervention
Conditions
Brief summary
In May 2023, the French National Authority for Health published a solution for patient safety regarding tunnel vision. This concept, which is uncommon in the medical field, is defined as any situation in which a professional's attention is so focused on a goal that they do not hear or see warning signs that should prompt them to change their approach or even stop before an adverse event associated with care occurs. To better understand the causes of medical errors, the research will assess surgeons' mental fatigue and the factors associated with it. This fatigue, which occurs after or during prolonged periods of intense cognitive activity, is associated with a temporary inability to maintain optimal cognitive performance. Assessing mental fatigue is crucial in surgeons, as it can directly affect their ability to perform complex procedures and make critical decisions. The aim of this research is to examine the factors that may influence the level of mental fatigue and cognitive load in surgeons during surgical procedures.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* Surgeon working in the digestive surgery department at CHD Vendée * Surgeon capable of understanding the protocol and willing to participate in the research
Exclusion criteria
* Surgeon unable to be available for the entire duration of the research
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measurement of surgeons' mental fatigue using visual analog scales from 0 (no fatigue, perfectly clear mind) to 100 (extreme fatigue, inability to maintain concentration). | Before and after surgical procedures during 1 year |
Countries
France
Contacts
CONTACTLaura SOULARD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOREmeric ABET
Centre Hospitalier Départemental Vendée
Outcome results
None listed