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A single patient record could help join up medical care, but is there a risk it will actually make things more complicated for medics instead?

The impact of human factors in the design and use of a range of medical devices.

As summer temperatures continue to soar, how can employers ensure workers are protected from injury, illness and other problems caused by the heat?

Tune in to the latest news and thinking in human factors with two new podcasts – All Systems Ergo, focused on healthcare topics, and the Pulse, our own series packed with updates and insight from the CIEHF.

Could lifting devices help to protect paramedics from injury as they move patients and also increase comfort for the people they’re treating?

Ensuring the design and use of AI in healthcare is human-centred

Dentists have been urged to take action to protect themselves from musculoskeletal injuries and look after their physical and mental wellbeing

The pandemic highlighted the importance of proper PPE for keeping healthcare workers safe, however new research examines the physical effects of wearing the equipment while facing a heavy workload.

Teaching decision-making skills to junior medical staff could help them make faster and more effective diagnoses in emergency departments and reduce the gap between them and senior doctors.

When it comes to PPE, one size definitely doesn’t fit all and more still needs to be done to give women working in healthcare the right equipment to keep them safe and comfortable.

A self-powering health sensor that can be worn by patients and doesn’t need wires or a battery pack has been created using a new material that’s low-cost and comfortable to wear.

Patients and medical teams are improving interactions with each other, improving the treatment experience and building better connections by sharing details of their lives

A new study explores how to improve care for patients with mental health problems and support medical staff working with them in hospital emergency departments

A report by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch has recommended a series of measures to reduce the risk of the wrong implant being inserted into patients, including where packaging and labelling could make a difference.

Could a balloon-equipped robot vest allow stroke patients and people living with motor neurone disease to regain mobility and reduce fatigue from everyday tasks?

Are exoskeletons able to cut the risk of healthcare professionals suffering musculoskeletal injuries from physical tasks carried out at work?

Getting the right diagnosis is vital for patients, but could attempts to reduce the risk of errors by doctors be focusing on the wrong factors and do we need to think again about the advice given to medics?

Doctors back on Earth could carry out emergency surgery on astronauts in space thanks to a miniature medical robot that will soon be tested during trials at the International Space Station.

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?

‘Decision fatigue’ has been blamed for depleting our power to make effective choices but could its impact on the way we think have previously been over estimated?

Politicians have been urged to back moves to make it easier for patients to quickly understand who’s who in their medical team during treatment

Discover more about designing tasks and improving outcomes and wellbeing with the latest chapter of a free ebook exploring how human factors can make a difference in health and social care.

An award-winning app is improving women’s access to healthcare by helping them tackle challenges such as language barriers and cultural differences

Exploring the challenges and a roadmap for mitigation

New advice has been released on keep patients safe by reducing the risk of mistakes being made when injections are given during anaesthetic procedures

Find out about the input of ergonomics into the design of life-saving equipment and services

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.

Breast cancer surgery can leave women feeling self-conscious and have a significant impact on their confidence – new research into prostheses is hoping to improve their experience

A new report reveals the latest work being done to improve safety for mothers and babies and the lessons being learned when things go wrong

Digitalisation of systems is transforming every part of our lives, so how can we ensure the most vulnerable in our society benefit from digital healthcare developments?

Could the World Cup’s controversial hydration breaks be undermining trust in the science surrounding heat and health as well as annoying supporters?

Women are less likely to be given painkillers and face a longer wait to be seen by hospital doctors, according to new research into gender bias and how patients are viewed by medics

Introducing human factors thinking to healthcare can create better working environments where staff feel included and patients benefit from better outcomes, according to a leading surgeon.

A smart lamp that can detect and prevent falls and a new secure hospital in Ireland are among the designs honoured this year for making a difference to mental health.

Explore the future of this critical area of human factors investigation.

Our 2025 conference will include a special session on medical devices, so if you’ve got work you want to share then make sure you don’t miss the deadline to submit your contribution

Teams working on the design of a new hospital have embraced human factors thinking to ensure the new health facility can deliver a better experience for the staff and patients who’ll be using it.

A new guide is being developed to help health and social care workers learn more about human factors methods and approaches, and we want your help to make it as effective as possible.

Human factors professionals working in health and social care can now get practical advice from a new book designed to improve the wellbeing of both medical staff and patients

A new children’s hospital in Switzerland reveals how putting the patients’ experience at the heart of the design process can create more friendly and welcoming place for treatment

The CIEHF has launched a new campaign to help people working with oxygen at the bedside of hospital patients. Leaks of the gas can cause fires and even explosions, meaning it’s critical to ensure it’s handled correctly – particularly when staff are working under great pressure and stress.