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Comparison of Burnout Among Medical Residents Before and After the Implementation of Work Hours Limits

Received September 8, 2005; revised November 7, 2005; accepted December 1, 2005. Dr. Martini is affiliated with Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health, Yakima, Washington. Drs. Balon and Arfken are affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan. Address correspondence to: Dr. Balon, M.D., UPC-Jefferson, 2751 E. Jefferson, #200, Detroit, MI 48207; rbalon{at}wayne.edu (E-mail). Copyright © 2006 Academic Psychiatry

OBJECTIVE: The authors assess whether implementation of work hour limits is associated with a lower prevalence of medical resident burnout. METHOD: A survey was mailed to medical residents in different medical specialties at one university. RESULTS: Somewhat lower burnout prevalence was reported among residents after implementation of work hour limits compared with the rates prior to the implementation period. The decrease in burnout prevalence occurred primarily among PGY-1 residents. Prevalence of burnout increased with hours worked.CONCLUSIONS: Implementing work hour limits appeared to reduce burnout prevalence.

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