Ambient AI Scribe Technology and Perceived Documentation Efficiency Among Surgeons: Cross-Sectional Study

Background

Clinical documentation demands a significant share of surgeons' time and can contribute to documentation-related burden and burnout. While electronic health records (EHRs) offer accessibility and completeness, they also impose a substantial documentation burden. Ambient AI scribe solutions aim to reduce this burden by capturing patient-clinician dialogue in real time to automate clinical documentation. However, their specific impact on surgical practice remains under-studied.