Enhancing communication in surgery through team training interventions: a systematic literature review.

Summary: Did you know that up to 70% of surgical errors are actually caused by poor communication, not lack of skill? A new review of 12 medical studies found a promising solution: team training. Just like sports teams practice plays, surgical teams that trained together showed significantly better teamwork and fewer complications for patients. The study found these programs work best when they are customized to the specific hospital's culture. However, these training programs can be expensive and require staff time, so finding ways to keep them running long-term is the next big challenge for hospitals.