Relationship between Overtime Work Hours and Cardio‐ankle Vascular Index (CAVI): A Cross‐sectional Study in Japan

Purpose: To estimate the extent of WhatsApp utilization using text and media messages for inter-physician consultations among ophthalmologists (residents and specialists) at various clinical settings and its perceived benefits for ophthalmologists and their patients. We also aimed to detect obstacles that concern ophthalmologists when using WhatsApp as a consultation platform. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using a self-administered survey through Google Forms, which was sent to 660 practicing ophthalmologists during April to May 2020. Results: One hundred and ninety-two ophthalmologists completed the questionnaire, 151 of which (78.6%) were specialists and 41 (21.4%) were residents. Most ophthalmologists reported using WhatsApp at least once a day for both personal and professional use. Residents reported lower rates of contacting patients using WhatsApp than specialists (1.51 ± 0.98 vs 2.72 ± 1.32, p < 0.001). Respondents reported WhatsApp consultations frequently replaced referrals of patients to other physicians, with a median of once a week. 97.8% of residents and 91.4% of specialists reported the ability to share media is a major advantage of WhatsApp over other medias, followed by rapid responses for consultations. Conclusion: Many ophthalmologists already use WhatsApp as a tool for professional consultations with other providers, mainly thanks to its simplicity and wide availability. Residents use it more frequently than specialists, and ranked it higher when asked how much WhatsApp has improved the clinical setting. Policy makers should address concerns brought up by physicians, such as documentation in medical records and proper compensation for consulting ophthalmologists during and after work hours.

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Re: “Long Work Hours Are Associated with Hypothyroidism: A Cross-Sectional Study with Population-Representative Data” by Lee et al.

Thyroid ◽

10.1089/thy.2021.0105 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 31 (4) ◽

pp. 708-708

Author(s):

Jerome M. Hershman

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Work Hours ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Representative Data ◽

Long Work Hours

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Work Hours, Overtime, and Break Time of Registered Nurses Working in Medium-Sized Korean Hospitals

Workplace Health & Safety ◽

10.1177/2165079918769683 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 66 (12) ◽

pp. 588-596 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Sung-Heui Bae ◽

Sung-Woo Hwang ◽

Gunjeong Lee

Keyword(s):

Intensive Care ◽

Registered Nurses ◽

Work Conditions ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Staff Nurses ◽

Work Hours ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Daily Work ◽

Break Time

This cross-sectional study used quantitative survey data collected from registered nurses (RNs) who worked as staff nurses in medium-sized (300 beds or less) Korean hospitals. Data from 290 RNs were analyzed to examine the nature and prevalence of staff nurses’ work hours, overtime, breaks, and related work conditions. The results showed that staff nurses working in medium-sized Korean hospitals worked 9.6 hours a day on average and had 1.5 breaks daily, including mealtime. The average number of days the nurses skipped a meal due to work during the last month was 6.1. With respect to skipping bathroom breaks due to work, staff nurses reported that they could not visit the bathroom 7.3 times during the last month. Regarding work conditions, staff nurses working in intensive care units reported having longer daily work hours and were more likely to work 10 hours or more per shift. Nurses with less than 3 years of experience reported longer daily work hours and fewer breaks.

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Long Work Hours Are Associated with Hypothyroidism: A Cross-Sectional Study with Population-Representative Data

Thyroid ◽

10.1089/thy.2019.0709 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (10) ◽

pp. 1432-1439 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Young Ki Lee ◽

Dong-eun Lee ◽

Yul Hwangbo ◽

You Jin Lee ◽

Hyeon Chang Kim ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Work Hours ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Representative Data ◽

Long Work Hours

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Association of overtime work and hypertension in a Japanese working population: A cross-sectional study

Chronobiology International ◽

10.3109/07420528.2014.957298 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 31 (10) ◽

pp. 1108-1114 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Teppei Imai ◽

Keisuke Kuwahara ◽

Akiko Nishihara ◽

Tohru Nakagawa ◽

Shuichiro Yamamoto ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Working Population ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Overtime Work

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Evaluation of medical intern work hours in Senegal

10.21203/rs.3.rs-127880/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Papa mamadou Faye ◽

NIASSE Abdou ◽

NDONG Abdourahmane ◽

MBAYE Khalifa Ababacar ◽

DIALLO Adja Coumba ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Work Hours ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Developed Country ◽

Long Time ◽

Medical Interns ◽

Medical Intern

Abstract Background: in many countries, medical intern work hours have been discussed for a long time and many schedules has been modified in order to improve it. In our country, this topic has never been studied.Methods: It was a cross sectional study including all resident regardless of their specialties. An online questionnaire was shared to all the members of the Senegalese association of medical Interns.Results: Overall, 102 answers were collected. The average age was 28.3 years. More than half of the resident stated that they stay at hospital more than eight hours a day. Besides, 83,5 % declared doing more than 40 hours a week. In addition, 37,2 % of resident said that they were “on call” between 4 and 8 times monthly and 15,1% were “on call” more than 8 times per month. We have seen an average of 55,7 hours with up to eighty hours extremes. Conclusion: Medical intern work hours is a good subject of discussion, in such an under developed country like ours.

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