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. 2021 Feb 1;273(2):e34-e36.
doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000004604.

One Size Does Not Fit All - Translating Knowledge to Bridge the Gaps to Diversity and Inclusion of Surgical Teams

Lorenzo Cobianchi  1   2 , Francesca Dal Mas  3 , Peter Angelos  4
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One Size Does Not Fit All - Translating Knowledge to Bridge the Gaps to Diversity and Inclusion of Surgical Teams

Lorenzo Cobianchi et al. Ann Surg. .

Abstract

Diverse teams have proven their ability to reach superior performance and improve patients' outcomes. Nevertheless, differences in race, gender, age, nationality, skills, education, and experience act as powerful barriers to diversity and inclusion, which negatively impacts multiple healthcare organizations and limit the potential outcome of diverse teams. Knowledge Translation (KT) can help to bridge the gaps among all the various individuals involved, whether they be members of the surgical team or surgical patients.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest.

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