Sleep Survey for Medical Trainees
This research is a survey for medical staff, including students, interns, and consultants, especially those who work shifts or are on call. The main goal is to better understand their sleep habits, how shift work impacts them, and how their sleep might affect their performance at work. It also looks at how much they already know about sleep and its importance. The survey was created by sleep experts from around the world in partnership with the World Sleep Society. It should take about 30 to 40 minutes to fill out online and covers topics like their background, sleep knowledge, routines, and includes two common sleep questionnaires. It's open to medical staff aged 18 and over, of any gender.
At a glance
What is this study about?
Imagine you're training to be a doctor, working long hours, and sometimes being on call through the night. How well do you sleep? How does that sleep – or lack of it – affect how you do your job and your general well-being? This survey wants to find out.
The study is designed to gather information from medical staff in various stages of their training, from students to consultants, particularly those who work shifts or are called in during nights and weekends. It aims to understand their actual sleep patterns and how much they know about the importance of sleep, especially when it comes to shift work. The researchers also want to see if better sleep helps with their work performance and patient care.
This survey was put together by a team of sleep experts from different continents, working with a group called the World Sleep Society. This means it's a carefully planned study using expert knowledge to gather really important information about a topic that affects many healthcare professionals.
Key takeaways
- It's a survey for medical staff who work shifts or are on call.
- It aims to understand sleep, shift work, and work performance.
- The survey takes 30-40 minutes and is completed online.
- Developed by international sleep experts.
- Open to medical staff aged 18 and over, of any gender.
- Your answers could help improve conditions for medical trainees.
Who may be eligible?
To take part in this survey, you need to be working in a medical role and involved in training, such as a medical student, intern, resident, or a consultant. It's specifically for those who do 'on call' work, meaning they have shifts where they might be called in at unsociable hours. This survey is open to everyone aged 18 or older, no matter their gender.
You wouldn't be able to join if you are not medical staff, even if you work in a hospital as part of a wider healthcare team (for example, a nurse or therapist, unless specified you are also a medical trainee for this study). Also, you must be at least 18 years old to complete the survey.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Are you medical staff (e.g., student, intern, resident, consultant)?
- Do you do 'on call' work?
- Are you 18 years old or older?
- Are you comfortable completing an online survey?
- Are you NOT non-medical staff (e.g., nurse, allied health professional, unless you are also a medical trainee for this study)?
What does participation involve?
If you decide to take part, you will be asked to complete an online survey. This survey will ask you questions about your background, where you work, and what you know about sleep. It will also ask about your usual sleep routine and include two standard questionnaires that assess sleepiness and sleeplessness. The researchers estimate it will take you about 30 to 40 minutes to complete all the questions. There are no follow-up visits or different treatments involved; it's a one-off set of questions.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (1)
- Kings College LondonVerified postcodeLondon, United Kingdom
Common questions
What kind of questions will I be asked?
You'll be asked about your work role, your basic knowledge about sleep, your usual sleep habits, and you'll complete two standard sleep questionnaires.
How long will the survey take?
It's expected to take about 30 to 40 minutes to complete.
Do I have to be a doctor to take part?
You need to be medical staff in training, like a medical student, intern, resident, or a consultant who does 'on call' work.
Is the survey confidential?
While the study details don't mention confidentiality specifically, research surveys typically aim to keep your answers private and anonymous where possible.
What happens with the information I provide?
Your answers will help researchers understand sleep patterns in medical staff, how sleep affects their work, and their knowledge about sleep. This could contribute to improvements in healthcare training or work-life balance.
How to find out more
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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