Use of Sleep Aids Among Emergency Medicine Residents
Author Information
Author(s): Daniel A Handel, Ali Raja, Christopher J Lindsell
Primary Institution: University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Hypothesis
Residents routinely use pharmacologic sleep aids to manage their sleep deprivation and reduce sleepiness.
Conclusion
Sleep aid use among EM residents may be common, but its effects on performance and well-being are unknown.
Supporting Evidence
- 46% of residents regularly used sleep aids.
- 38% of residents were excessively sleepy.
- The study had a response rate of 16%.
Takeaway
Many emergency medicine doctors use sleep aids to help them sleep better, but we don't know how it affects their work.
Methodology
A web-based survey was conducted among US allopathic Emergency Medicine residents.
Potential Biases
Response bias may have occurred due to the low response rate and the sensitive nature of the questions.
Limitations
The study had a low response rate and relied on self-reported data.
Participant Demographics
71% male, 78% white, mean age 30 years.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI 42%–50%
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