Prevalence of sleep disruption and determinants of sleepiness in a cohort of Italian hospital physicians: The PRESOMO study.
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DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13377
Abstract: Nightshift work can cause daytime somnolence and decreased alertness, and can increase risk of medical errors, occupational injuries and car accidents. We used a structured questionnaire, including the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), to assess the… read more here.
Keywords: daytime somnolence; nightshift work; hospital physicians; prevalence ... See more keywords
Hospital physicians’ experiences with procalcitonin – implications for antimicrobial stewardship; a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-020-05246-6
Abstract: Background Procalcitonin is an inflammatory biomarker that is sensitive for bacterial infections and a promising clinical decision aid in antimicrobial stewardship programs. However, there are few studies of physicians’ experiences concerning the use of PCT.… read more here.
Keywords: physicians experiences; study; hospital physicians; procalcitonin ... See more keywords