Effect of the 80-Hour Workweek on Resident Burnout
Archives of SurgeryPublished 1 September 2004
Dmitri V. Gelfand
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Despite successful reductions in resident work hours, measures of burnout were not significantly affected and important clinical activities such as time spent in the operating room, clinic, and making rounds were maintained.
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Despite successful reductions in resident work hours, measures of burnout were not significantly affected. However, important clinical activities such as time spent in the operating room, clinic, and making rounds were maintained. Formal in-hospital education time was reduced.
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MedicineHealth ProfessionsNursing
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