The quality of life among Otorhinolaryngology residents in Distrito Federal (Brazil) |
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| Authors: | Gustavo Lara Rezende Max Sarmet Ronaldo Campos Granjeiro Márcio Nakanishi Carlos Augusto Pires Costa de Oliveira |
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| Institution: | 1. Otorhinolaryngologist. MSc. Student - University of Brasília;2. Speech and Hearing Therapist. MSc Student - University of Brasília;3. Otorhinolaryngologist. MSc and PhD Student - University of Brasília; Professor at the Higher School of Health Sciences - DF. Otorhinolaryngologist - Health Secretariat - DF;4. PhD in Otorhinolaryngology - Medical School - University of São Paulo. Otorhinolaryngologist - University of Brasilia and Health Secretariat - DF;5. Post-Doctorate - Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. Head of the Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - University Hospital - University of Brasília. Universidade Nacional de Brasília |
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| Abstract: | Otorhinolaryngology residents' quality of life must be investigated during medical residency. Work-related factors impacting their lives, such as depression, sleep deprivation and excessive work load may impact the well-being of these individuals.ObjectiveTo assess and discuss the quality of life of Otorhinolaryngology Resident Physicians in Distrito Federal (Reuni-ORL).Materials and MethodsCross-sectional study, the quality of life of each individual was assessed by means of a questionnaire specifically designed for this purpose - Whoqol-bref, proposed by the WHO.ResultsMales had better psychological scores when compared to females (p= 0.013). Mean scores comparison among the years in residency were statistically significant only in the psychological domain when comparing the first and second years (p=0.046), in which 2nd-year residents had the higher scores.ConclusionDespite constant changes to the ENT program (Reuni-ORL) in the Distrito Federal, aiming at improving work and training conditions for residents, there still is a psychological burden in their first year of residency. |
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| Keywords: | internship and residency quality of life stress psychological |
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