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Published Date : 11/10/2025
A study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that the use of ambient artificial intelligence (AI) scribes can significantly reduce burnout and cognitive task load among clinicians, enhancing their overall well-being and efficiency.
A study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that the use of ambient artificial intelligence (AI) scribes can significantly reduce burnout and cognitive task load among clinicians, enhancing their overall well-being and efficiency.
HealthDay News — The use of ambient artificial intelligence (AI) scribes is associated with a reduction in burnout and cognitive task load among clinicians, according to a study published online Oct. 2 in JAMA Network Open.
Kristine D. Olson, M.D., from the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, and colleagues examined the impact of ambient AI scribes on reducing clinician administrative burden and burnout in a quality improvement study. Preintervention and 30-day postintervention surveys were administered to evaluate the use of the same ambient AI platform for clinical note documentation among ambulatory care physicians and advanced practice practitioners of six health care systems across the United States.
A total of 272 clinicians completed the preintervention and postintervention surveys; the analysis included 263 with direct patient care in ambulatory clinics. The researchers found that the proportion of participants experiencing burnout decreased significantly from 51.9 to 38.8 percent after 30 days with the ambient AI scribe (odds ratio, 0.26). The ambient AI scribe was associated with significant improvements in secondary outcomes, including burnout, note-related cognitive task load, ability to provide undivided attention, patient understandability of their care plans from reading the notes, and the ability to add patients to the clinic schedule if urgently needed (mean differences, 0.47, 2.64, 2.05, −0.44, and 0.51, respectively, on 10-point scales). Additionally, there was an improvement in the time spent documenting after hours (mean difference, 0.90 hours).
“Artificial intelligence scribes may represent a scalable solution to reduce administrative burdens for clinicians and allow more time for meaningful work and professional well-being,” the authors write.
Several authors disclosed ties to Abridge AI; one author disclosed ties to Intrinsic Brands.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS):
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS):
Q: What is an ambient AI scribe?
A: An ambient AI scribe is a technology that uses artificial intelligence to automatically document clinical notes during patient consultations, reducing the administrative burden on healthcare providers.
Q: How does an ambient AI scribe help reduce burnout?
A: By automating the documentation process, ambient AI scribes reduce the time clinicians spend on administrative tasks, allowing them to focus more on patient care and professional well-being, which can help reduce burnout.
Q: What were the key findings of the study?
A: The study found that the use of ambient AI scribes significantly reduced burnout among clinicians, improved their cognitive task load, and enhanced their ability to provide undivided attention to patients. It also reduced the time spent on documentation after hours.
Q: How many clinicians were involved in the study?
A: The study involved 272 clinicians, with 263 of them having direct patient care in ambulatory clinics.
Q: What are the potential benefits of using ambient AI scribes in healthcare?
A: The potential benefits include reduced administrative burdens, improved professional well-being, enhanced patient care, and more efficient clinic operations.
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