Self-reported Drowsiness and Safety Outcomes While Driving After an Extended Duration Work Shift in Trainee Physicians

[摘要] Study ObjectivesExtended duration (≥24 hours) work shifts (EDWSs) are associated with increased risk of motor vehicle crashes, and awareness of any impairment has important implications on legal accountability for any adverse driving outcome. The extent to which adverse driving events were preceded by predrive self-reported sleepiness was evaluated in medical residents after an EDWS.

[学科分类] 生理学

[关键词] drowsiness;sleepiness;driving;safety;residents;shift work