Research Briefs
Date of this Version
12-10-2020
Abstract
Despite concerns that duty hour reform might adversely affect the performance of new surgeons, this national study found no impact on patient outcomes, including 30-day mortality rates, failure-to-rescue, length of stay, and use of intensive care units. These findings should allay fears that reduced work hours during residency would produce surgeons less prepared for practice than their more experienced colleagues.
Document Type
Brief
Number
68
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
Keywords
duty hour, surgeon, surgical residency, surgery, medical education
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https://ldi.upenn.edu/brief/duty-hour-reform-and-outcomes-patients-treated-new-surgeons
Date Posted:03 February 2021