Working hours, side work, and depressive symptoms in physicians: A nationwide cross-sectional study in Japan.

Makoto Okawara Tomohiro IshimaruToru YoshikawaMichiko KidoYoshifumi NakashimaAnna NakayasuKokuto KimoriSatoshi ImamuraKichiro Matsumoto

Published in: Journal of occupational health (2022)

Despite the existence of multiple hurdles to managing working hours, including side work, the working environment for physicians needs to be improved to protect their health and quality of medical care.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
primary care
healthcare
public health
mental health
social support
health information
quality improvement
sleep quality
risk assessment