Gender Differences in Electronic Health Record Inbox Message Volumes Among Pediatric Surgeon Specialists

In brief

This study investigates gender-based differences in EHR inbox message volumes and lengths among pediatric surgical subspecialists, examining whether female surgeons experience disproportionate digital workload compared to male colleagues. The research addresses potential gender inequities in administrative burden that may contribute to physician burnout and workflow inefficiencies.

• Study examines EHR inbox message volume differences between male and female pediatric surgical subspecialists.
• Hypothesis: female surgeons receive more inbox messages and longer message lengths than male counterparts.
• Prior research shows physician sex correlates with EHR utilization patterns, but pediatric surgery data lacking.
• Addresses potential gender inequity in administrative burden via EHR messaging workload analysis.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.