The association between objectively-measured activity, sleep, call responsibilities, and burnout in a resident cohort
Abstract Background When compared to the general US working population, physicians are more likely to experience burnout and dissatisfaction with work-life balance. Our aim was to examine the association of objectively-measured sleep, activity, call load, and gender with reported resident burnout an...
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doaj-c4d1f11b56524223b0412bfe59b7d03f2020-11-25T03:50:56ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202019-05-011911710.1186/s12909-019-1592-0The association between objectively-measured activity, sleep, call responsibilities, and burnout in a resident cohortAshley P. Marek0Rachel M. Nygaard1Ellen T. Liang2Nicholas S. Roetker3Mary DeLaquil4Sandy Gregorich5Chad J. Richardson6Joan M. Van Camp7Department of Surgery, Hennepin HealthcareDepartment of Surgery, Hennepin HealthcareDepartment of Surgery, Hennepin HealthcareChronic Disease Research Group, Minneapolis Medical Research FoundationMinneapolis Medical Research FoundationMinneapolis Medical Research FoundationDepartment of Surgery, Hennepin HealthcareDepartment of Surgery, Hennepin HealthcareAbstract Background When compared to the general US working population, physicians are more likely to experience burnout and dissatisfaction with work-life balance. Our aim was to examine the association of objectively-measured sleep, activity, call load, and gender with reported resident burnout and wellness factors. Methods Residents were recruited to wear activity tracker bands and complete interval blinded surveys. Results Of the 30 residents recruited, 28 (93%) completed the study. Based on survey results, residents who reported high amounts of call reported equivalent levels of wellness factors to those who reported low call loads. There was no association between amount of call on training satisfaction, emotional exhaustion, self-reported burnout, or sleep quality. Analysis of sleep tracker data showed that there was no significant association with time in bed, time asleep, times awakened or sleep latency and call load or self-reported burnout. Female gender, however, was found to be associated with self-reported burnout. No significant associations were found between objectively-measured activity and burnout. Conclusions Based on the results of our study, there was no association with burnout and objectively-measured sleep, call volume, or activity. Increased call demands had no negative association with training satisfaction or professional fulfillment. This would suggest that more hours worked does not necessarily equate to increased burnout.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12909-019-1592-0ExerciseBurnoutResident trainingPhysician wellnessFitness tracking |
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Ashley P. Marek Rachel M. Nygaard Ellen T. Liang Nicholas S. Roetker Mary DeLaquil Sandy Gregorich Chad J. Richardson Joan M. Van Camp The association between objectively-measured activity, sleep, call responsibilities, and burnout in a resident cohort BMC Medical Education Exercise Burnout Resident training Physician wellness Fitness tracking |
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The association between objectively-measured activity, sleep, call responsibilities, and burnout in a resident cohort |
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The association between objectively-measured activity, sleep, call responsibilities, and burnout in a resident cohort |
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The association between objectively-measured activity, sleep, call responsibilities, and burnout in a resident cohort |
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The association between objectively-measured activity, sleep, call responsibilities, and burnout in a resident cohort |
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The association between objectively-measured activity, sleep, call responsibilities, and burnout in a resident cohort |
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association between objectively-measured activity, sleep, call responsibilities, and burnout in a resident cohort |
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Abstract Background When compared to the general US working population, physicians are more likely to experience burnout and dissatisfaction with work-life balance. Our aim was to examine the association of objectively-measured sleep, activity, call load, and gender with reported resident burnout and wellness factors. Methods Residents were recruited to wear activity tracker bands and complete interval blinded surveys. Results Of the 30 residents recruited, 28 (93%) completed the study. Based on survey results, residents who reported high amounts of call reported equivalent levels of wellness factors to those who reported low call loads. There was no association between amount of call on training satisfaction, emotional exhaustion, self-reported burnout, or sleep quality. Analysis of sleep tracker data showed that there was no significant association with time in bed, time asleep, times awakened or sleep latency and call load or self-reported burnout. Female gender, however, was found to be associated with self-reported burnout. No significant associations were found between objectively-measured activity and burnout. Conclusions Based on the results of our study, there was no association with burnout and objectively-measured sleep, call volume, or activity. Increased call demands had no negative association with training satisfaction or professional fulfillment. This would suggest that more hours worked does not necessarily equate to increased burnout. |
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Exercise Burnout Resident training Physician wellness Fitness tracking |
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