Abstract
Objectives
Napping has known benefits for fatigue mitigation and improved alertness. However the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) New Common Program Requirements recently removed the 16 h work limit for PGY1 residents and removed any suggestions of napping.
Methods
We utilized a cross‐sectional study design to administer a 44‐item questionnaire in June 2016 to 858 residents and fellows at one large urban academic medical center. We assessed: 1) resident physician sentiment of work environment supportiveness for napping at work; and 2) agreement with 2011 ACGME guidelines on workweek hour limitations and strategic napping recommendations.
Results
While 89% of residents reported access to an on‐call room at work, only 20% felt their work environment supported a culture of napping while at work. Over 76% expressed agreement with the 2011 ACGME work‐hour restrictions.
Conclusions
Strategies to support napping and well‐being within the resident physician workforce and organizational setting are warranted.
