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Changes in residents' attitudes in response to residency program modifications: a prospective study.

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Southern Medical Journal
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Modifying residency training programs can improve physician well-being. Introducing a "night float" system significantly enhanced residents' attitudes toward time demands, demonstrating objective measurement of resident perceptions.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Physician Training
  • Resident Well-being

Background:

  • Stress during residency training is a significant concern.
  • Few interventions to mitigate residency stress have been formally evaluated.
  • Resident attitudes are crucial indicators of training program effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of specific program modifications on resident attitudes.
  • To objectively measure resident perceptions of training stressors.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing residency stress.

Main Methods:

  • A 33-item questionnaire assessed factors contributing to residency stress.
  • Prospective introduction of program modifications (noon conferences, ward rotations, night float).

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  • Comparison of resident responses over time and by training year.

    • Main Results:

    • Resident responses showed minimal variation by training year.
    • Significant changes in attitudes were observed for seven targeted questions.
    • The introduction of a "night float" markedly improved attitudes regarding time demands.

    Conclusions:

    • Resident attitudes can be objectively measured and reflect responses to program changes.
    • Program modifications, such as a "night float," can positively impact resident well-being.
    • Standardizing and validating attitudinal scales is recommended for assessing residency program changes.