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Observed workflow interruptions grouped by the four specialties.
| Specialty | Number of observations | Number of interruptions | Observed time (h) | Interruptions per hour | Duration of interruption (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal medicine | 277 | 98 | 15.17 | 6.46 | 45.41 |
| Surgical medicine | 162 | 48 | 8.09 | 5.94 | 21.79 |
| Pediatrics | 210 | 64 | 14.75 | 4.34 | 23.38 |
| Neurology | 256 | 110 | 14.26 | 7.71 | 48.25 |
