Prescription medication use by emergency department doctors to improve work and academic performance, and to manage stress and anxiety
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2021-04-01
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EMA - Emergency Medicine Australasia
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WILEY
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Clinical Pathology
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Eggink, K. M., Taylor, S. E., Judkins, S. & Taylor, D. M. D. (2021). Prescription medication use by emergency department doctors to improve work and academic performance, and to manage stress and anxiety. EMA Emergency Medicine Australasia, 33 (2), pp.369-371. https://doi.org/10.1111/1742-6723.13733.
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OBJECTIVE: To determine medications used by ED doctors to improve work and academic performance, and to manage stress and anxiety. METHODS: We undertook an online, voluntary, anonymous survey of ACEM fellows and trainees. RESULTS: One hundred and thirty-nine (46.5%) respondents used a medication under examination. Sleep aids included melatonin (19.1% of respondents) and benzodiazepines (8.7%). Medications to improve performance included modafinil (4.7%), pseudoephedrine (2.0%), melatonin (2.0%) and beta blockers (1.3%). Some medications were taken prior to shifts. Medications to manage stress and anxiety included benzodiazepines (3.0%) and beta blockers (2.0%). CONCLUSION: Medication use is common and support for some doctors may be required.