Changes in Physician Work Hours and Patterns During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

This study examines the hours worked and patterns of work activities before and during the COVID-19 pandemic among US physicians.

Association between mental health and duty hours of postgraduate residents in Japan: a nationwide cross-sectional study

“…In a study of Japanese healthcare workers, younger age and fewer years of experience were associated with increased burnout, which may have influenced the results of this study 29 . On the other hand, some studies have reported that the pandemic did not necessarily increase working hours but led to a decrease in working hours 30 . Although not reported as a study, many hospitals in Japan removed residents from the COVID-19 front line as part of infection-control measures.…”

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Pediatricians Entering the Pediatric Workforce

“…Our findings are also supported by studies showing decreases in patient volume affecting physicians reporting full-time work, and slightly increased unemployment during the pandemic. 18 , 19 There are no prior pre-pandemic data on how often pediatricians entering the workforce or fellowship needed to modify their initial ideal position to which we could directly compare our results.…”

Burnout from Gender Inequity in a Pandemic

“…As most U.S. households lack elderly family members to rely on as backup, these responsibilities fell disproportionately to women. 28 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 41 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 Since the onset of the pandemic, parents in the United States have almost doubled their time spent on household tasks and childcare, with mothers contributing an average of 15 more hours per week more than fathers. 51 When virtual school and work-from-home became prevalent, it created a double-edged sword.…”