Table 2.
HUFOES component’s mean importance scores and interrater agreements.
| Human factor | Component | Mean score | Alpha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teamwork and communication | Effective verbal communication with theatre staff | 9.2 | 0.819 |
| Effective confirmatory feedback | 8.5 | ||
| Leadership | Appropriately instructs team members and theatre staff | 8.9 | 0.859 |
| Appropriate response to ophthalmic equipment failure | 8.9 | ||
| Appropriately informs staff how to use unfamiliar ophthalmic equipment | 8.8 | ||
| Maintains control of situation | 9.5 | ||
| Decision making | Appropriate decisions in response to ophthalmic emergency | 9.6 | 0.753 |
| Appropriate implementation of ophthalmic surgical instruments | 8.9 | ||
| Appropriate setting selection on supporting ophthalmic/surgical machines | 8.6 | ||
| Decisions made in a timely manner | 8.6 | ||
| Situational awareness | Recognition of unexpected ophthalmic event or emergency | 9.6 | 0.840 |
| Requests relevant or helpful information | 8.4 | ||
| Awareness and concern for patient health status and comfort | 8.9 | ||
| Appropriate anticipation of problems and complications | 9.2 | ||
| Ability to adapt to complications | 9.2 | ||
| Professionalism | Recognises limitations and requests appropriate senior oversight/ assistance | 9.4 | 0.890 |
| Appropriate response to stressors or distractions | 8.8 | ||
| Maintains professionalism, interpersonal and cognitive skills | 8.9 |