Another factor to consider regarding the use of dictation software versus traditional typing is the health benefit. In a writer’s blog post regarding her transition to dictation over typing, she notes that she was first prompted to do so by her doctor due to back issues she was experiencing. After transitioning, she found that using dictation over traditional typing allowed for much less strain on her back and wrists (Gray-Grant). By using dictation software over typing, people are not tied to a desk and chair to complete their medical documentation. This is crucial because it allows for standing and even movement while completing the task. As noted by Dr. Patrice Harris after the American Medical Association (AMA) urged employers to provide alternatives to sitting in 1999: “Prolonged sitting, particularly in work settings, can cause health problems, and encouraging…alternatives to sitting all day will help to create a healthier workforce” (Stop Sitting and Typing!). Some people even cite that movement while dictating helps boost creativity and productivity (Gray-Grant). A 2015 news article on the increased use of dictation softwares among nurses reported numerous benefits of using such technology including less eye strain from staring at a computer screen (Conn). Benefits to physical health should not be overlooked especially since healthcare professionals are notorious for being the most likely to neglect their own health; this is demonstrated by an increased morbidity among healthcare workers in comparison to the general population (Mohanty).