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02/01/23

Improving diagnosis: adding context to cognition.

Linzer, Mark; Sullivan, Erin E; Olson, Andrew P J; Khazen, Maram; Mirica, Maria; Schiff, Gordon D. Diagnosis (Berl).

Collection Topics
Cognition and Decision Making Culture, Work System, and Implementation
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Summary

Challenging working conditions and increased cognitive workload can result in stress and burnout. This article describes a conceptual framework in which working conditions and cognitive workload impact stress and burnout, which, in turn, impacts diagnostic accuracy. Potential uses and testing of the framework are described. 

The PSNet collection materials were developed with funding under multiple contracts from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Linzer M, Sullivan EE, Olson APJ, et al. Improving diagnosis: adding context to cognition. Diagnosis (Berl). 2023;10(1):4-8.