Scott A. Shappell

5.9k total citations · 1 hit paper
76 papers, 3.4k citations indexed

About

Scott A. Shappell is a scholar working on Social Psychology, Radiological and Ultrasound Technology and Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty. According to data from OpenAlex, Scott A. Shappell has authored 76 papers receiving a total of 3.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 36 papers in Social Psychology, 34 papers in Radiological and Ultrasound Technology and 31 papers in Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty. Recurrent topics in Scott A. Shappell's work include Human-Automation Interaction and Safety (35 papers), Occupational Health and Safety Research (34 papers) and Risk and Safety Analysis (31 papers). Scott A. Shappell is often cited by papers focused on Human-Automation Interaction and Safety (35 papers), Occupational Health and Safety Research (34 papers) and Risk and Safety Analysis (31 papers). Scott A. Shappell collaborates with scholars based in United States, Austria and Mexico. Scott A. Shappell's co-authors include Douglas A. Wiegmann, Albert Boquet, Kali Holcomb, Cristy Detwiler, Michael E. Brandt, Walter S. Pritchard, Carla Hackworth, Tara Cohen, David F. Neri and Charles DeJohn and has published in prestigious journals such as Anesthesiology, Accident Analysis & Prevention and Human Factors The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

In The Last Decade

Scott A. Shappell

67 papers receiving 3.0k citations

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A Human Error Approach to Aviation Accident Analysis: The Human Factors Analysis and Classification System

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Michael G. Lenné Australia

Gemma J. M. Read Australia

Penelope Sanderson Australia

Natassia Goode Australia

Earl L. Wiener United States

Laura Rafferty United Kingdom

Najmedin Meshkati United States

Mark W. Wiggins Australia

E.N. Corlett United Kingdom

Linda J. Bellamy Netherlands

Michael G. Lenné Australia

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Shappell, Scott A., et al.. (2025). Characterization of surgical flow disruptions in orthopedic surgery using a human factors approach. Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management. 39. 100488–100488. 1 indexed citations

Shappell, Scott A., et al.. (2025). Using Broken Windows Theory to Examine Flow Disruptions in Surgical Care: A Multispecialty Comparison. Journal for Healthcare Quality. 47(2). 1 indexed citations

Boquet, Albert, et al.. (2017). A Theoretical Model of Flow Disruptions for the Anesthesia Team During Cardiovascular Surgery. Journal of Patient Safety. 17(6). e534–e539. 6 indexed citations

Cohen, Tara, Douglas A. Wiegmann, & Scott A. Shappell. (2015). Evaluating the Reliability of the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System. Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance. 86(8). 728–735. 33 indexed citations

Spiess, Bruce D., et al.. (2014). Human Factors Analysis of a Near-Miss Event: Oxygen Supply Failure During Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. 29(1). 204–209. 17 indexed citations

Shappell, Scott A., et al.. (2010). Operator error and system deficiencies: Analysis of 508 mining incidents and accidents from Queensland, Australia using HFACS. Accident Analysis & Prevention. 42(4). 1379–1385. 245 indexed citations

Shappell, Scott A. & Douglas A. Wiegmann. (2009). Closing the Loop on the System Safety Process: The Human Factors Intervention Matrix (HFIX). Scholarly Commons (Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University). 1 indexed citations

Shappell, Scott A., Cristy Detwiler, Kali Holcomb, et al.. (2007). Human Error and Commercial Aviation Accidents: An Analysis Using the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System. Human Factors The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 49(2). 227–242. 290 indexed citations

Thaden, Terry L. von, Douglas A. Wiegmann, & Scott A. Shappell. (2005). Organizational Factors in Commercial Aviation Accidents 1990-2000. Journal of Bioresource Management. 801. 1 indexed citations

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Shappell, Scott A., et al.. (2004). HFACS Analysis of Military and Civilian Aviation Accidents: A North American Comparison. Scholarly Commons (Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University). 56 indexed citations

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Shappell, Scott A., et al.. (2001). HUMAN FACTORS ANALYSIS AND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM.. 20 indexed citations

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Shappell, Scott A. & Douglas A. Wiegmann. (2001). APPLYING REASON: THE HUMAN FACTORS ANALYSIS AND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (HFACS). Scholarly Commons (Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University). 1(1). 59–86. 222 indexed citations

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Shappell, Scott A. & Douglas A. Wiegmann. (2000). Is Proficiency Eroding among U.S. Naval Aircrews? a Quantitative Analysis Using the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 44(27). 345–348. 6 indexed citations

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Wiegmann, Douglas A. & Scott A. Shappell. (1999). Human error and crew resource management failures in Naval aviation mishaps: a review of U.S. Naval Safety Center data, 1990-96.. PubMed. 70(12). 1147–51. 41 indexed citations

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Shappell, Scott A., et al.. (1996). Chronopharmacokinetics and Chronopharmacodynamics of Dextromethamphetamine in Man. The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 36(11). 1051–1063. 34 indexed citations

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Shappell, Scott A. & Douglas A. Wiegmann. (1996). U.S. naval aviation mishaps, 1977-92: differences between single- and dual-piloted aircraft.. PubMed. 67(1). 65–9. 69 indexed citations

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Valentine, J. L., Gregory L. Kearns, Charles E. Sparks, et al.. (1995). GC-MS Determination of Amphetamine and Methamphetamine in Human Urine for 12 Hours Following Oral Administration of Dextro-Methamphetamine: Lack of Evidence Supporting the Established Forensic Guidelines for Methamphetamine Confirmation. Journal of Analytical Toxicology. 19(7). 581–590. 29 indexed citations

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Shappell, Scott A., et al.. (1995). Tobacco use and smoking policy perceptions onboard an aircraft carrier.. PubMed. 66(1). 59–62. 5 indexed citations

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Shappell, Scott A., David F. Neri, & Charles DeJohn. (1992). Simulated Sustained Flight Operations and Performance, Part 2: Effects of Dextro-Methamphetamine. Military Psychology. 4(4). 267–287. 12 indexed citations

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Pritchard, Walter S., Michael E. Brandt, Scott A. Shappell, Thomas J. O’Dell, & Ernest S. Barratt. (1986). No Decrement in Visual P300 Amplitude During Extended Performance of the Oddball Task. International Journal of Neuroscience. 29(3-4). 199–204. 25 indexed citations

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