Data Collection Tool K. Eckland, ACNP-BC Using Mobile & Web Applications for Clinical Research

Benefits of Mobile Applications Point-of-care data entry promotes accurate data collection Point-of-care data entry promotes accurate data collection Streamlines the process for data collection among multiple facilities Streamlines the process for data collection among multiple facilities Allows for direct submission of data to primary investigator (real-time submission) – elimination of third-parties for patient data protection. Allows for direct submission of data to primary investigator (real-time submission) – elimination of third-parties for patient data protection.

Web-based applications Along with mobile applications for smartphones, iPad-type devices allows for real- time data submission. Along with mobile applications for smartphones, iPad-type devices allows for real- time data submission. Eliminates the need for pricey mobile devices – can be accessed by any computer for enrolled users. Eliminates the need for pricey mobile devices – can be accessed by any computer for enrolled users.

Example of tool

Other benefits Allows for early identification of potential data collection problems/ design flaws/ limitations Allows for early identification of potential data collection problems/ design flaws/ limitations Early identification of trends Early identification of trends Reduced ‘paper’ burden for investigators/ facilities. Reduced ‘paper’ burden for investigators/ facilities.