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Interns: The relationship between sleep deprivation, working hours and performance

  • Asaf Toker

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Abstract

In recent years numerous studies were published on the relationship between working hours, sleep deprivation and medical errors, clinical judgement, attention and motor vehicle accidents. This article reviews the latest literature on interns and the implications of continuous working hours, without sleep. Current policy changes in the realm of working hours and rest, both in Israel and throughout the world, are reviewed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)502-504+550
JournalHarefuah
Volume145
Issue number7
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2006

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Interns
  • Policy of working hours and rest
  • Rest
  • Sleep
  • Working hours

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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