Open AccessThe circadian preference to operate electively among surgeons: A cross-sectional study
Author(s) -
Khalid Arab,
Hatan Mortada,
Subhi M.K. Zino Alarki,
Loujain A. Alyousef,
Sawsan Alharthi,
Maha Walid AlNowaiser
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1739_21
Subject(s) - medicine , preference , circadian rhythm , cross sectional study , optometry , statistics , pathology , mathematics
The circadian rhythm is unique to each individual. The time of the day when an individual is most productive is determined by several factors associated with circadian rhythm. Some evidence suggests that late-night surgeries are associated with a better prognosis and a lower rate of complications than those performed at other times of the day. However, the impact of surgeons' preferred operating time on patients remains unclear.