6 Key Takeaways
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Longer work hours linked to increased stress but not burnout.
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Average hours worked by residents was 65 per week.
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Study involved 540 residents across various specialties.
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Stress associated positively with work hours; competency ratings improved with longer hours.
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Findings challenge current duty-hour restrictions aiming to reduce burnout.
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Suggested need for more comprehensive interventions addressing organizational culture and work-life balance.
Longer work hours in resident physicians are linked to increased stress and perceived clinical competency, but not burnout, according to a study involving 540 residents in high-burnout specialties. The findings challenge the effectiveness of 2003 duty-hour restrictions in mitigating burnout. Stress levels rose significantly with work hours, while competency ratings improved with longer hours. This suggests that more comprehensive solutions addressing work-life balance and organizational culture are needed to tackle medical resident burnout effectively.
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