Sleep Disturbances Predict Prospective Declines in Resident Physicians’ Psychological Well-Being

Medical residency can be a time of increased psychological stress and sleep disturbance.This study examines the prospective associations between self-reported sleep quality and resident wellness across a single training year. Findings indicate that sleep quality exerts a significant effect on self-reported resident wellness. Periodic evaluation of sleep quality may alert program leadership and the residents themselves to impending decreases in psychological well-being.

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Effects on Clinician Health and Well-Being

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