Remember the Drive Home? An Assessment of Emergency Providers' Sleep Deficit.

Brian A FergusonHugh W ShoffJennifer E McGowanMartin R Huecker

Published in: Emergency medicine international (2018)

Despite sleep being identified as a priority among EM physicians, deleterious habits remain. Poor sleep affects perceived effectiveness and personal safety, as evidenced by a significant portion of providers falling asleep on the commute home. Night shift is the chief obstacle to optimal sleep hygiene.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
physical activity
healthcare
depressive symptoms
randomized controlled trial
primary care
public health
emergency department
systematic review
social support
deep brain stimulation