Prevalence of fatigue among postgraduate trainees in the United States and Japan

Hirotaka Kato; Alfred P. Burger; Ken Emoto; Reiko Sakama; Yuki Uehara; Ankur Segon; Jenny J. Lin

doi:10.1002/jgf2.280

Prevalence of fatigue among postgraduate trainees in the United States and Japan

Hirotaka Kato, Alfred P. Burger, Ken Emoto, Reiko Sakama, Yuki Uehara, Ankur Segon, Jenny J. Lin

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Background: The difference in prevalence of fatigue among postgraduate trainees between the United States and Japan is unknown. Methods: A cross-sectional survey using Iowa Fatigue Scale was administered on postgraduate trainees in two internal medicine residency programs in New York and five postgraduate residency programs in Japan. Results: Of the 393 trainees, 135 (34%) completed the survey. Seventy-seven (57%) were US trainees. Both fatigue (42% vs 81%) and severe fatigue (4% vs 19%) were more prevalent in Japan (P <.01). US trainees felt more productive during work hours but less fatigued. Conclusions: Fatigue was more prevalent among postgraduate trainees in Japan.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	260-263
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of General and Family Medicine
Volume	20
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/jgf2.280
Publication status	Published - 11-2019
Externally published	Yes

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Geriatrics and Gerontology
Internal Medicine

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Prevalence of fatigue among postgraduate trainees in the United States and Japan

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