Integration of technology in a clinical research setting

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Clinical Research Technology
• Nursing Informatics

Background:

• Wireless technology has been utilized in nursing units for patient data collection for over ten years.
• Advancements in patient data collection devices continue to evolve.
• Computers, specifically wireless tablets, are increasingly integrated into clinical research environments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the utilization of wireless technology for patient data management in a clinical research setting.
• To highlight the role of wireless tablets in compiling and retrieving research data.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of wireless tablet computers at the General Clinical Research Unit (GCRC).
• Utilizing wireless technology for data compilation.
• Employing wireless technology for data retrieval.

Main Results:

• Wireless technology facilitates efficient compilation of research data.
• Wireless technology enables effective retrieval of pertinent patient data.
• The General Clinical Research Unit (GCRC) at Howard University Hospital employs this technology.

Conclusions:

• Wireless tablet technology is a valuable tool for managing patient data in clinical research.
• The adoption of wireless technology supports the advancement of research data collection and retrieval processes.