Effects of night-float shifts on cognitive function among radiology residents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many radiology programs utilize a night-float system to mitigate the effects of fatigue, improve patient care, and provide faster report turnaround times. Prior studies have demonstrated an increase in discrepancy rates during night-float shifts.

Objectives

This study was performed to examine the effects of night-float shift work on radiology resident cognition. We hypothesized that there would be diminished cognitive function on testing following night-float shifts when compared to testing following day shifts.

Methods

Diagnostic radiology residents in their second to fifth years of residency at a single institution were recruited to participate in this pilot study. Cognitive function was evaluated using the Lumosity Neurocognitive Performance Tests (NCPT)

SUBMITTER: Flink CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11436431 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature