This article explores how electronic health records (EHRs), while beneficial for data access and care coordination, contribute significantly to provider burnout in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) care. Tasks like documentation, chart review, and in-basket messaging consume excessive time, especially for IBD specialists.
Despite prior efforts—including standardized templates, order sets, and collaborative networks like IBD Qorus and ImproveCareNow—barriers persist due to varying platforms and lack of standardization.