Evaluating the Impact of Invisible Work on Communication in Orthopedic Surgical Teams

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Significance of the Study 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Literature Review 2.1 Concept of Invisible Work 2.2 Communication in Surgical Teams 2.3 Impact on Healthcare Outcomes 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Techniques 3.3 Sampling Method 4. Theoretical Framework 4.1 Relevant Communication Theories 4.2 Invisible Work in Healthcare 4.3 Integration of Theories 5. Analysis of Communication 5.1 Observational Study Results 5.2 Communication Patterns 5.3 Influences of Invisible Work 6. Impacts on Team Dynamics 6.1 Collaboration Among Team Members 6.2 Decision-making Processes 6.3 Conflict Resolution 7. Case Studies 7.1 Description of Selected Cases 7.2 Analysis and Discussion 7.3 Lessons Learned 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Practice 8.3 Suggestions for Future Research