Comparing ambient scribes: a randomized crossover clinical trial addressing ambient scribe technologies’ impact on physician burnout | Synapse
February 25, 2026
Comparing ambient scribes: a randomized crossover clinical trial addressing ambient scribe technologies’ impact on physician burnout
Key Points
The central aim is to evaluate the effects of ambient scribe technologies on physician burnout and workflow satisfaction.
Conducted a randomized crossover clinical trial using two ambient scribe products.
Measured physician satisfaction and time savings with each product.
Compared the effectiveness of both tools in reducing burnout.
Product B resulted in higher satisfaction and greater time savings compared to Product A.
Both scribe technologies effectively reduced physician burnout.
Improved workflow satisfaction was observed with both ambient scribe tools.
Abstract
Product B yielded greater satisfaction and time savings compared to product A, though both tools effectively reduced physician burnout and improved workflow satisfaction.