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Time Savings Through an AI Speech Assistant for Nursing Documentation: Pre-Post Time-Motion Study in German Long-Term
Katja Schwabe1, Drin Ferizaj2, Susann Neumann2
1voize GmbH, Dircksenstraße 47, Berlin, 10178, Germany, +49 331 96809186.
Journal of Medical Internet Research
|April 8, 2026
Summary
Implementing an AI speech assistant in long-term care significantly reduced nurse documentation time by approximately 28%. This technology shows potential to alleviate workload and improve efficiency for nursing staff.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Technology
- Nursing Informatics
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Background:
- Nurses in long-term care dedicate substantial time to documentation, impacting direct patient care.
- Existing evidence on AI speech assistants' impact in real-world long-term care is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the association of a mobile AI speech assistant with reduced documentation time in German long-term care.
- To examine usability, perceived effort, interruptions, and workplace satisfaction post-implementation.
Main Methods:
- A pre-post time-motion study with full-shift observations was conducted.
- Direct observations and questionnaires assessed documentation time, effort, interruptions, and satisfaction.
- A linear mixed-effects model analyzed the primary outcome (documentation time).
Main Results:
- Total documentation time per morning shift decreased by an adjusted mean of 15 minutes (approx. 28% reduction).
- Self-reported documentation time and interruptions significantly declined.
- Satisfaction with the documentation system improved; usability was rated acceptable.
Conclusions:
- An AI speech assistant is associated with reduced documentation workload in long-term care settings.
- The technology can decrease documentation time, improve perceived efficiency, and potentially enhance working conditions.
- Findings support AI integration for sustainable long-term care and addressing nursing workforce shortages.
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