Healthcare professionals' perception of safety culture and the OR Black Box

This study assessed perceptions of safety attitudes, impostor phenomenon, and privacy concerns among healthcare professionals in the operating room (OR) prior to implementing the OR Black Box®. The cross-sectional survey, conducted from July to December 2019, used three validated questionnaires and had a 69% completion rate among 145 healthcare professionals. Results showed significant variability in safety attitudes, with safety climate and teamwork scoring lowest, while job satisfaction ranked highest across all groups. Notably, 71% of respondents experienced moderate to frequent impostor phenomenon, particularly among residents.

The study also revealed that most healthcare professionals (87%) were unconcerned about digital information sharing, with residents being the most comfortable. These findings were compared to a parallel Canadian study, which showed similar results for impostor phenomenon but greater concern about data safety. The authors suggest that these differences might be attributed to varying medical litigation practices between Scandinavia and North America. Overall, the study highlights the diverse perceptions of safety culture among different healthcare professional groups and the importance of considering these factors when implementing new technologies like the OR Black Box in healthcare settings.