Human Factors in Health & Social Care

More work needs to be done to ensure healthcare workers don’t suffer injuries while moving patients, leaving them in so much pain that many want to quit the profession.

Creating more cost-effective training could help address a shortage of qualified nurses, so is a move towards using immersive virtual reality teaching sessions the answer?

Could a lack of diversity among the body types that medical students experience when they’re learning to carry out examinations have an impact on patient safety?

A new report reveals some of the latest innovations in healthcare, cleantech and industry that could change the way we live our lives in the future.

Exploring the fundamental concepts of human factors and how it can improve patient safety and staff wellbeing in healthcare.