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Teamwork in healthcare, military, and the emergency services (2005-current)

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In a series of studies, researchers from the OPRG have explored teamwork and team processes in co located and distributed teams in healthcare, military, and emergency services. This research has resulted in several graduate student projects and a PhD project.  

Selected publications:  

  • Eid, J., Brattebø, G., Jacobsen, J. K., Espevik, R., & Johnsen, B. H. (2023). Distributed team processes in healthcare services: A scoping review. Frontiers in Psychology, 14. 
     

  • Johnsen, B. H., Brattebø, G., Espevik, R., Hystad, S. W., Østerås, Ø., Vatsøy, L., & Eid, J. (2022). The Effect of Complexity of Ambulance Missions on Shared Mental Models in Virtual Teams. Emergency Medicine Open Journal, 8(1), 25-31. doi: 10.17140/EMOJ-8-165 
     

  • Johnsen, B. H., Brattebø, G., Espevik, R., Eid, J., Østerås, Ø., Jacobsen, J. K., & Sætrevik, B. (2022). Coordinating Mechanisms Are More Important Than Team Processes for Geographically Dispersed Emergency Dispatch and Paramedic Teams. Frontiers in Psychology, 761. 
     

  • Eid, J. & Jensen, P. B. (2019). Runway incursions in Norway 2009-2019: A case study of extended investigation reports. The Polish Journal of Aviation Medicine, 25(3), 5. 
     

  • Espevik, R., Johnsen, B. H., Eid, J. (2011). Outcomes of Shared Mental Models of Team Members in Cross Training and High-Intensity Simulations. Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, 5, 352-377. 
     
  • Espevik, R., Johnsen, B. H. & Eid, J., (2011). Communication and performance in co-located and distributed teams: An issue of shared mental models of team members. Journal of Military Psychology, 23, 616-638.  
     
  • Westli, H. K., Johnsen, B. H., Eid J., Rasten I., & Brattebø, G. (2010). Teamwork Skills, Shared Mental Models, and Performance in Norwegian Trauma Teams. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation & Emergency Medicine, Aug 31; 18: 47.  
     
  • Espevik, R., Johnsen, B. H., & Eid, J. (2006). Shared Mental Models and Operational Effectiveness; Effects on performance and team processes in a submarine attack team. Military Psychology, 18 (suppl.), 23-36.