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Study Links Excessive 'Pajama Time' to Resident Burnout

3/31/2026

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A study published in Academic Medicine finds that excessive electronic paperwork, called "pajama time," significantly increases burnout among medical residents.
Nearly one-third spend more than three hours nightly on electronic health records.
The study involved over 9,000 residents and found that those with high pajama time perform worse on exams.

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A study published in Academic Medicine finds that excessive electronic paperwork, called "pajama time," significantly increases burnout among medical residents.
Nearly one-third spend more than three hours nightly on electronic health records.
The study involved over 9,000 residents and found that those with high pajama time perform worse on exams.