Extended work shifts and the risk of motor vehicle crashes among interns

Article Abstract:

A Web-based survey of students in their first postgraduate year (interns) was conducted to evaluate the effect of extended-duration work shifts on their health and safety. The results showed that extended-duration work shifts posed a serious and preventable safety hazard for the physicians and other motorists, apart from increasing the risk of failures of attention and serious medical errors.

United States, Work Schedules, Work hours, Influence, Hours of labour

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Interns' compliance with accreditation council for graduate medical education work-hour limits

Article Abstract:

Compliance with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) duty-hour standards is estimated among interns. It is concluded that the interns commonly reported working hours that were noncompliant with the ACGME duty-hour standards in the first year following their implementation.

Traffic accidents, Sleep deprivation, Medical errors, Overtime

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Extended work duration and the risk of self-reported percutaneous injuries in interns

Article Abstract:

The relationship between extended work duration and rates of percutaneous injuries is assessed in a diverse population of interns in the United States. It is found that extended work duration and night work are associated with an increased risk of percutaneous injuries.

Injuries, Work-related injuries, Work related injuries, Night work

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