Assessing the Impact of a Change to the Work Schedule of Resident Physicians: a Mixed Methods Study

Assessing the Impact of a Change to the Work Schedule of Resident Physicians: a Mixed Methods Study

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of eliminating traditional resident work shifts (i.e. greater than 24 hours in length) on patient safety and resident educational outcomes. In addition, the investigators will explore with key stakeholders (patients and their families, nurses, resident physicians and attending physicians) their experiences when residents are undertaking shifts greater than 24 hours in length as compared to 16 hours or less.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Residents completing Intensive Care Unit rotations
• For focus groups and interviews, patients and families members admitted during the study period and nurses and attending physicians working during the study period

Exclusion Criteria:

• None