Mental Health Outcomes and Variations in Exercise in Residents

Mental Health Outcomes (Anxiety and Depression)

Anxiety and depression in medical residents are assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Score Range: 0-21 for each subscale Interpretation: Higher scores indicate greater anxiety or depressive symptoms

Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)

Mental Health Outcomes (Burnout)

Burnout in medical residents is measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), including emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Emotional Exhaustion: 0-54 (higher scores indicate greater burnout) Depersonalization: 0-30 (higher scores indicate greater burnout) Personal Accomplishment: 0-48 (lower scores indicate greater burnout)

Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)

Physical Activity Levels

Physical activity in medical residents is assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), capturing current activity levels and changes in exercise habits since medical school. Levels are categorized as low, moderate, or high and analyzed in relation to mental health outcomes. Outcome: Total physical activity expressed in MET-minutes/week Categories: Low, Moderate, High physical activity Interpretation: Higher values indicate greater physical activity

Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)

Sport Participation Frequency

Participants report the frequency of sport or exercise participation during residency, measured as the number of exercise sessions per week.

Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)

Sport Participation Duration

Participants report the average duration of exercise sessions during residency. Unit of Measure: Minutes per exercise session

Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)

Type of Sport

Participants report the type of exercise, both during medical school and residency.

Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)

Satisfaction With Current Physical Activity Level (Self-Reported Questionnaire)

Satisfaction with current physical activity level is assessed using a self-reported study questionnaire. Participants indicate whether they are satisfied or not satisfied with their current level of physical activity. Outcome Measure: Satisfaction with physical activity (Satisfied, Not satisfied)

Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)

Change in Physical Activity Level Since Medical School (Self-Reported Questionnaire)

Changes in physical activity level since medical school are assessed using a self-reported study questionnaire. Participants indicate whether their current level of physical activity has increased, decreased, or remained unchanged compared with their activity level during medical school. Categorical change in physical activity level (Increased / Decreased / No change)

Time frame: At study enrollment during residency training (baseline)