Abstract:This study aimed to determine the impact of uttering the word "quiet" on clinical workload during the overnight otolaryngology call shift and understand the factors contributing to resident busyness.
Materials and Methods:A multicenter, single-blind, randomized-controlled trial was conducted. A total of 80 overnight call shifts covered by a pool of 10 residents were randomized to the quiet or to the control group. At the start of shift, residents were asked to state aloud, "Today will be a quiet night" (quiet … Show more
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