Ambient Documentation Technology in Clinician Experience of Documentation Burden and Burnout

Is the use of ambient documentation technology (ADT) associated with changes in clinician experience of documentation burden and burnout?In this survey study of 1430 clinicians from 2 academic medical center systems, ADT was associated with reductions in burnout and improved well-being scores compared with baseline.These findings suggest that ADT may hold promise for enhancing clinicians’ perceived documentation-related well-being and reducing burnout.

Corresponding Author: Jacqueline G. You, MD, Mass General Brigham, 399 Revolution Dr, Somerville, MA 02145 (jyou5@mgh.harvard.edu).

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