Comparison of Burnout among Medical Residents before and after the Implementation of Work Hours Limits
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| Title: | Comparison of Burnout among Medical Residents before and after the Implementation of Work Hours Limits |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Martini, Shahm, Arfken, Cynthia L., Balon, Richard |
| Source: | Academic Psychiatry. Aug 2006 30(4):352-355. |
| Availability: | American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. 1000 Wilson Boulevard Suite 1825, Arlington, VA 22209-3901. Tel: 800-368-5777; Tel: 703-907-7856; Fax: 703-907-1092; e-mail: appi@psych.org; Web site: http://ap.psychiatryonline.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 4 |
| Publication Date: | 2006 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Medical Students, Incidence, Burnout, Graduate Medical Education, Psychiatry, Working Hours, Comparative Analysis |
| DOI: | 10.1176/appi.ap.30.4.352 |
| ISSN: | 1042-9670 |
| Abstract: | Objective: The authors assess whether implementation of work hour limits is associated with a lower prevalence of medical resident burnout. Method: A survey was mailed to medical residents in different medical specialties at one university. Results: Somewhat lower burnout prevalence was reported among residents after implementation of work hour limits compared with the rates prior to the implementation period. The decrease in burnout prevalence occurred primarily among PGY-1 residents. Prevalence of burnout increased with hours worked. Conclusions: Implementing work hour limits appeared to reduce burnout prevalence. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2008 |
| Accession Number: | EJ808470 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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