Julie K. Johnson
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Julie K. Johnson is a leading scholar in surgical safety and human factors in healthcare, with a particular focus on the non-technical skills that underpin surgical performance. Her most-cited work, the 2022 study on the Intraoperative Assessment of Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS), has garnered 13 citations and provides a critical framework for evaluating how communication, teamwork, and decision-making affect intraoperative outcomes. Johnson’s research bridges the gap between clinical expertise and behavioral science, offering qualitative insights into how surgeons’ cognitive and interpersonal skills directly influence patient safety and team dynamics in the operating room. By developing and validating assessment tools like NOTSS, she has helped shift surgical education beyond technical proficiency alone, emphasizing the importance of situational awareness and leadership. Her contributions have been instrumental in shaping training curricula and safety protocols, with her work cited by researchers and practitioners aiming to reduce adverse events in high-stakes medical environments. Johnson’s dedication to improving surgical care through human factors research continues to inspire safer, more collaborative operating rooms worldwide.
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