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.