How LYNG reduced documentation burden for nursing staff in Bavaria

​Documentation is a vital part of clinical care—but for nurses, it is also one of the most time-consuming and mentally taxing tasks of the day. In many hospitals, documentation of vital signs, care activities, and patient status is still largely manual, creating delays, overtime, and workflow inefficiencies.

At a hospital in Bavaria, nurses participating in a pilot study with Ably Medical reported spending 1.5 to 2 hours per shift solely on documentation. In most cases, this occurred at the end of the shift, after the next nurse had arrived, and often required staying overtime.

Although five mobile computer trolleys were available on the ward, they were rarely used during patient care. Nurses explained that constant interruptions made it difficult to document tasks in real time.

 As a result, documentation was typically done at one of three central workstations during short quiet periods or after the shift ended. The delay in documentation also meant that information had to be recalled from memory—posing a risk to accuracy, especially during high-frequency monitoring periods.

Piloting LYNG: A technology built for nursing workflow

To address these challenges, the hospital tested LYNG, Ably Medical’s contactless monitoring system. LYNG continuously tracks vital signs and automatically stores and transfers them to the electronic medical record (EMR). The goal: reduce manual documentation and relieve cognitive load on clinical staff.

The system proved particularly valuable in high-acuity scenarios, such as post-operative care where hourly monitoring is required. Nurses no longer needed to record and memorize each data point, nor find time to enter it later.

Clinical impact and outcomes

• Reduced documentation time:
  Especially for routine vitals, data was recorded automatically and in real time.
• Lower cognitive burden:
  Nurses no longer needed to retain and recall detailed care data.
• Improved accuracy:
  Eliminated delays and reduced the risk of missed or forgotten entries.
• Workflow alignment:
  LYNG worked passively in the background, integrating into the natural flow of care delivery.
  

This pilot demonstrates how thoughtfully designed technology can support—not disrupt—clinical work. While many healthcare tools unintentionally add complexity, LYNG enabled staff to focus more on direct patient care, without compromising data quality or compliance.

Ably Medical continues to work closely with clinicians to design technology that aligns with real-world care delivery. As this pilot shows, when implemented correctly, digital tools can reduce workload—not add to it.