Surgeons’ Leadership Style and Team Behavior in the Hybrid Operating Room

Overview:

This study examined the relationship between surgeons' leadership styles and team behavior in the hybrid operating room, using video coding to analyze leadership and team dynamics. The researchers found that transformational leadership, characterized by inspiring and motivating team members, was positively associated with increased speaking up, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among the surgical team. Conversely, passive leadership was linked to more speaking up, suggesting that disengaged leadership can still prompt team members to voice concerns.  

The study observed fluctuations in both leadership style and team behavior over the course of surgical procedures, highlighting the dynamic nature of these factors. The results suggest that cultivating surgeons' transformational leadership skills could enhance patient safety and team performance in high-risk surgical settings.