Effectiveness
A 2015 study helped to characterize the impact of nocturnist. Compared with before implementation, there was no difference in mortality, 30-day readmissions, mean length of stay, or upgrades to intensive care with the addition of these overnight hospitalists. [5] Similar results were reproduced in a 2018-19 Canadian study, that nocturnists being present did not affect patient outcomes.
In a 2020 survey of 20,744 internal medicine residents, it was found that more residents reported receiving adequate supervision when nocturnists were present, although the reported percentage was rather low, with the authors speculating this is due to the variable implementations of nocturnist occupations. [6]
Salary
According to a 2011 survey, the average salary for a nocturnist was 2.5% lower than other hospitalists, and the survey results report nocturnists were 27% less productive than other day-time physician roles as measured by work relative value units. [7]
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