Cheri Ostroff News Today

Several unsuccessful interventions have been tried around the world to eliminate poor behavior among surgical teams, including workshops and training sessions; however, the 'eye' signage works.

Australian researchers have successfully trialed a novel experiment to address offensive and rude comments in operating theatres by placing ‘eye’ signage in surgical rooms.

A simple poster of an eye – stuck up with no explanation – is enough to make surgeons more civil, according to a team of Australian scientists.

Researchers report drop in incidents of incivility among staff at facilities with eye signs on the walls, but say further measures are needed