Sleep Survey for Medical Trainees

Sleep Survey for Medical Trainees: A Collaboration Between the World Sleep Society and National Sleep Centre / Sleep Societies

Background

This is a survey to understand sleep in the context of medical trainees (on call) and the participants knowledge about the relevance of sleep, shiftwork, and the impact that sleep may have on their working performance. The survey has been developed by sleep experts from America, Europe, and Africa, in collaboration with the World Sleep Society. It should take about 30-40 minutes to complete.

The survey will focus on three different aspects, complemented by two standard questionnaires:

1. Demographics and Place of Work
2. Basic Knowledge and Perception of Sleep
3. Sleep Routine
4. Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Insomnia Sleep Inventory

Inclusion Criteria:

• medical staff
• student / intern / fellow / resident / consultant
• delivering on call work
• any gender

Exclusion Criteria:

• non-medical staff working in hospitals from the wider multidisciplinary team
• underage (less than 18 years)