The Impact of AI Scribes On Streamlining Clinical Documentation: A Systematic Review

This review offers the first consolidated evidence base to inform the responsible adoption of AI scribes in healthcare systems. It highlights clear gains in clinician well-being and documentation efficiency, while identifying critical areas for further research, such as ethical safeguards, patient acceptability, and long-term outcomes, requiring strategic oversight. These findings equip decision-makers with timely guidance to support effective, and equitable AI integration through investments in EHR integration, clinician training, human-in-the-loop safeguards, and real-world pilot testing.