Journal of hospital medicine : an official publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine
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The objective of this study was to understand the existing practices and attitudes regarding inpatient sleep at the 2020 US News and World Report (USNWR) Honor Roll pediatric (n = 10) and adult (n = 20) hospitals. Section chiefs of Hospital Medicine from these institutions were surveyed and interviewed between June and August 2021. ⋯ Fewer than half (48%) of top hospitals have sleep-friendly practices, with the most common practices including reducing overnight vital sign monitoring (43%), decreasing ambient light in the wards (43%), adjusting lab and medication schedules (35%), and implementing quiet hours (30%). Major themes from qualitative interviews included: importance of universal sleep-friendly cultures, environmental changes, and external incentives to improve patient sleep.
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Residents and fellows with children face distinct challenges; however, knowledge of factors associated with increased parental stress is limited. ⋯ Physician trainee parents experience high stress, with women bearing disproportionate burdens in the domains of parental leave and breastfeeding. These results should inform policies promoting trainee wellness and gender equity.