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. 2021 Jul 7;12(3):597–620. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1731399

Table 2. Description of study categories and variables of interest.

Study category Observational Collected and analyzed burnout data through direct or indirect observations
 Survey Gathered self-reported data on clinician burnout
 Quantitative data collection Time stamp data either from direct observation or from secondary use of EHR data
 Mixed method Combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to correlate EHR practices with prevalence of burnout
Experiential Focused on attitudes toward the use of HIT, usually through semi-structured interviews and case studies
Experimental Measured the impact of HIT interventions on the well-being of clinicians before and after its implementation
Variable of interest Clinician individual Focused on self-reported, individual well-being
Clinician systemic Focused on the work environment as it pertains to well-being on a team level
EHR practices Focused on EHR usage, such as number of clicks, messages, and time after hours
Patient care Focused on the relationship between burnout, HIT use, and patient care

Abbreviations: EHR, electronic health record; HIT, health information technology.