Impact of fatigue and insufficient sleep on physician and patient outcomes: a systematic review

2018130 citationsReviewgold Open Access

Authors

Michelle Gates · University of Alberta

Aireen Wingert · University of Alberta

Robin Featherstone · University of Alberta

Charles Samuels · Canadian Sleep & Circadian Network

Christopher Simon · Canadian Medical Association

Michele P. Dyson · University of Alberta

Abstract

Fatigue and insufficient sleep may be associated with negative physician health outcomes. Current evidence is inadequate to inform practice recommendations.

Topics & Keywords

Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ Open

Volume 8, Issue 9, pp. e021967-e021967

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-021967

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