Surgeons in the operating theatre deal constantly with high‐demand tasks that require simultaneous processing of a large amount of information. In certain situations, high cognitive load occurs, which may impact… Click to show full abstract
Surgeons in the operating theatre deal constantly with high‐demand tasks that require simultaneous processing of a large amount of information. In certain situations, high cognitive load occurs, which may impact negatively on a surgeon's performance. This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the different methods used to assess surgeons' cognitive load, and a critique of the reliability and validity of current assessment metrics.
               
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