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Resident job satisfaction: will 80 hours make a difference?

Kirsten J Lund1, Ruben Alvero, Stephanie B Teal

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colo, USA. kirsten.lund@uchsc.edu

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|November 18, 2004
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Obstetrics and gynecology residents reported satisfaction with training but had concerns regarding surgical experience and leisure time before the 80-hour work week implementation. Future monitoring of self-directed learning is recommended.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Work Hour Regulations

Background:

  • The implementation of an 80-hour work week for residents aimed to improve work-life balance and training quality.
  • Assessing resident job satisfaction and quality of life is crucial for understanding the impact of work hour reforms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate job satisfaction and quality of life among obstetrics and gynecology residents prior to the 80-hour work week.
  • To identify specific areas of satisfaction and dissatisfaction within residency training.

Main Methods:

  • A job satisfaction survey was administered to residents before July 1, 2003.
  • The survey assessed satisfaction with residency training, quality of life indicators, and predicted effects of reduced work hours.

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Main Results:

  • Residents expressed general satisfaction with their training, with notable exceptions in leisure time, educational reading, and surgical experience.
  • Job satisfaction facets were identified as reliable predictors of overall residency satisfaction.
  • Residents anticipated increased free time and a healthier lifestyle but did not plan to use the extra time for studying or teaching.

Conclusions:

  • Proposed job satisfaction facets for residents require further validation.
  • Decreased work hours raise concerns about the adequacy of surgical experience.
  • Continuous monitoring of residents' self-directed learning is essential under the new work hour regulations.