Implementation of Dragon Ambient Experience by Plastic Surgery Residents Improves Wellness and Decreases Burnout: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Burnout is a significant issue for plastic surgery residents, often worsened by administrative burdens such as clinical documentation. This study examined whether the Dragon Ambient Experience (DAX), a Microsoft artificial intelligence-powered tool integrated with Epic, can reduce documentation-related burdens and enhance resident wellness by increasing efficiency in completing clinic notes.

Methods

In this pilot study, 6 plastic surgery residents received a 6-month DAX license. Participants completed presurveys assessing wellness, burnout, and job satisfaction using validated tools, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) and Mini-Z scales. They also recorded weekly hours spent on documentation outside clinic hours.

SUBMITTER: Furrukh AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12604654 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature