Perception of Fatigue Among Surgeons During Night Shifts

The aim of this study was to illustrate surgeons' own perception of fatigue and the impact they felt it had on their performance. This was accomplished through a focus group study, where 13 surgeons participated.

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Key information

Conditions

Fatigue Dyssomnias Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Sleep Deprivation Sleep Wake Disorders

Age range

22 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Copenhagen, Herlev Hospital

Herlev, 2730, Denmark

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Doctors working at department of surgical gastrointerology, who gave informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Withdrawal of consent

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Herlev Hospital

Other

Collaborators

TRYG Foundation

Registry information

Official study title

Perception of Fatigue Among Surgeons During Night Shifts, a Focus Group Study.

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Oct 31, 2011
Registry last updated: Jun 21, 2012

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