Evidence-Based Medicine
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2019.
World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2019; 25(8): 1024-1030
Published online Feb 28, 2019. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i8.1024
Table 1 Description of outcome variables and predictor variables
Individual endoscopist-relatedEndoscopy division-related
Outcome variableOccurrence of medical malpractice and patient disturbanceIncidence of endoscopic complications
Predictor variableLength of experience in endoscopyLength of experience in endoscopy
Workload (weekly working hours)Ratio of endoscopists to nurses
Workload (weekly night shifts)
Workload (annual vacation days)
Job satisfaction
Endoscopist status (part- or full-time)