Table 3 Satisfaction
Item | Overall (SD) | Intern | Resident | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mood is better | 3.5 (1.1) | 3.9 | 3.2 | <.001 |
Less stressed | 3.6 (1.0) | 3.9 | 3.4 | .003 |
More well-rested | 3.5 (1.1) | 3.8 | 3.2 | .001 |
More motivated | 3.3 (1.1) | 3.6 | 3.0 | .003 |
Quality of one's time outside the hospital better | 3.4 (1.2) | 3.8 | 3.0 | <.001 |
Family/personal life suffers | 3.0 (1.1) | 2.7 | 3.2 | .016 |
More likely to develop a "shift-work" mentality | 3.4 (1.0) | 2.9 | 3.6 | <.001 |
Feel less of a sense of responsibility | 2.9 (1.1) | 2.5 | 3.0 | .009 |
More rested during call month because of NF | 4.0 (.83) | 4.3 | 3.9 | .002 |
Learn more during call month because of NF | 3.5 (.99) | 3.7 | 3.4 | - |
Happier during call month because of NF | 4.0 (.83) | 4.2 | 3.7 | <.001 |
Overall call month experience improved by NF | 3.9 (.90) | 4.2 | 3.6 | <.001 |
Support 80-hour work week requirement | 4.0 (1.1) | 4.1 | 3.8 | - |
Prefer traditional overnight call system | 2.5 (1.2) | 2.1 | 2.9 | <.001 |
Night float is a very valuable rotation | 3.4 (1.0) | 3.7 | 3.1 | <.001 |