Home Is Not Always Where the Sleep Is: Effect of Home Call on Sleep, Burnout, and Surgeon Well-Being
Jamie J Coleman,
Caitlin K Robinson,
William von Hippel
et al.
Abstract:Background:
In-house calls contribute to loss of sleep and surgeon burnout. While acknowledged to have an opportunity cost, home call is often considered less onerous, with minimal effects on sleep and burnout. We hypothesized home call would result in impaired sleep and increased burnout in acute care surgeons (ACS).
Study Design:
Data from 224 ACS were collected over six months. Participants wore a physiological tracking device and responded to daily … Show more
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