Perceptions of safety culture and recording in the operating room

This cross-sectional survey study aimed to assess pre-implementation attitudes of OR staff toward operative recording using the OR Black Box®. The study explored the relationship between these attitudes and three themes: safety culture, impostor syndrome, and privacy concerns. Forty-three staff members participated, including nurses, gynecologists, and anesthesiologists, with a 45% response rate.

The results showed generally positive opinions toward operative data capture, with nurses tending to have more favorable views compared to gynecologists and anesthesiologists, though not statistically significant. Impostor syndrome characteristics correlated with concerns about litigation related to recording. The study concluded that personal and professional attributes of OR team members impact their perceptions of the OR Black Box and its implications for privacy and litigation. The authors suggest that addressing these concerns may be crucial for successful implementation of the OR Black Box and could lead to improved team communication and patient safety in the operating room.