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. 2020 May 5;35(2):616–624. doi: 10.1038/s41433-020-0921-1

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