Expert intraoperative judgement and decision-making: Defining the cognitive competencies for safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Cognitive task analysis conducted to define and characterize higher-order cognitive competencies required to safely perform a laparascopic cholecystectomy. Researchers interviewed ten surgeons to develop a framework that serves as the basis for instructional design, assessment tools, and quality-control metrics to prevent injuries and promote a culture of patient safety.