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Nicola Bamford1, David Bamford
1St James University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
The European Working Time Directive (EWTD) introduced shifts for doctors, which are permanent. While doctors find shifts inflexible, they suggest splitting night shifts to improve work-life balance.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education and Training
- Healthcare Management
- Occupational Health
Background:
- The European Working Time Directive (EWTD) mandated changes in working patterns for doctors.
- Implementation involved the introduction of shift-based working schedules.
- Understanding the impact on doctors is crucial for healthcare systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the implications and impact of EWTD-compliant shift work on doctors.
- To explore doctors' experiences with new working patterns.
- To identify potential improvements in shift scheduling.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative case study research approach.
- Semi-structured, open-ended interviews for data collection.
- Participant observation and thematic analysis of findings.
Main Results:
- Shift work is acknowledged as a permanent feature of doctors' working lives.
- A significant feeling of minimal flexibility within the shift system was reported.
- Doctors suggested splitting night shifts into shorter periods to enhance work-life balance.
Conclusions:
- The qualitative methodology provided rich data for analysis and discussion.
- Suggestions were generated for more palatable shift scheduling.
- The study highlights the personal implications of EWTD implementation for doctors.
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