By Peter Dzendrowskyj This is Part 3 of the human factors in sports medicine blog. If you haven’t already done so, read Part 1 and Part 2 first! In this blog, I’ll go into the different human factors needed in clinic vs on the pitch. Communicating in clinic An unclear message on the treatment and rehabilitation […]
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Human factors in sports medicine (Part 2)
By Peter Dzendrowskyj Following my first blog, I’d like to elaborate on some of Rhona Flin’s human factor skills. Specifically on communication, situational awareness, teamwork and leadership. We know that ‘communicating’ is not merely one’s ability to shout out orders and expect them to be followed by some nebulous person who may, or may not […]
Human factors in sports medicine (Part 1)
By Peter Dzendrowskyj The Chernobyl disaster, the Piper Alpha explosion, the Hillsborough crowd deaths and the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion all involved a breakdown and failure in non-technical skills. These skills, known as ‘human factors’ have long been studied and taught in industries such as aviation and nuclear power. The failure to recognise and address these […]