The quality of life among Otorhinolaryngology residents in Distrito Federal (Brazil).

UNLABELLED

Otorhinolaryngology residents' quality of life must be investigated during medical residency. Work-related factors impacting their lives, such as depression, sleep deprivation and excessive work load may impact the well-being of these individuals.

OBJECTIVE

To assess and discuss the quality of life of Otorhinolaryngology Resident Physicians in Distrito Federal (Reuni-ORL).

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Cross-sectional study, the quality of life of each individual was assessed by means of a questionnaire specifically designed for this purpose--Whoqol-bref, proposed by the WHO.

RESULTS

Males had better psychological scores when compared to females (p = 0. 013). Mean scores comparison among the years in residency were statistically significant only in the psychological domain when comparing the first and second years (p = 0. 046), in which 2nd-year residents had the higher scores.

CONCLUSIONS

Despite constant changes to the ENT program (Reuni-ORL) in the Distrito Federal, aiming at improving work and training conditions for residents, there still is a psychological burden in their first year of residency.