Lack of application of the European Work Time Directive: effects on workload, work satisfaction and burnout among Italian physicians

Lack of application of the European Work Time Directive: effects on workload, work satisfaction and burnout among Italian physicians

The Italian Parliament has excluded hospital physicians from the application of the European Work Time Directive (EWTD), which imposes a maximum workweek of 48 h and compulsory resting periods. This resulted in extended and excessive work time for the category. This paper is aimed at evaluating the...

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Main Authors: Paola Gnerre, Domenico Montemurro, Andrea P. Rossi, Costantino Troise, Carlo Palermo, Dario Amati, Chiara Rivetti, Matteo D’Arienzo, Gabriele Romani, Fabio Ragazzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2017-06-01
Series:Italian Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
Burnout
European Work Time Directive
workload.
Online Access:http://www.italjmed.org/index.php/ijm/article/view/714

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