Observational Teamwork Assessment for Surgery: Content Validation and Tool Refinement

Background Effective teamwork is crucial for safe surgery. Failures in nontechnical and teamwork skills are frequently implicated in adverse events. The Observational Teamwork Assessment for Surgery (OTAS) tool assesses teamwork of the entire team in the operating room. Empirical testing of OTAS has yet to explore the content validity of the tool. Study Design This was a cross-sectional observational study. Data were collected in 30 procedures...