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A data accounting system for clinical investigators.

T Michael Kashner¹, Robert Hinson, Gloria J Holland

¹Office of Academic Affiliations, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC, USA. michael.kashner@va.gov

Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA

|April 27, 2007

Summary

This study introduces a simple three-file system for clinical investigators to manage and document research data. This practical data management approach requires no special software or training, benefiting budget-conscious projects.

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Area of Science:

Clinical Research Data Management
Biostatistics
Research Methodology

Background:

Clinical investigators frequently manage data without dedicated research centers.
Lack of formal data oversight can complicate data processing and analysis.
Small research projects often have limited resources for data coordination.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a practical, three-file data structure for clinical investigators.
To guide researchers in tracking and documenting data through processing and analysis.
To offer a low-resource solution for research data management.

Main Methods:

A straightforward three-file system for data organization.
Implementation requires no specialized software or additional training.
Focus on practical data tracking and documentation.

Main Results:

The proposed structure facilitates data management for investigators.
The system is easily implementable across various research settings.
It provides a viable solution for projects with limited budgets.

Conclusions:

A simple three-file structure can effectively support clinical data management.
This method enhances data traceability and documentation.
It is an accessible tool for researchers lacking dedicated data coordinating centers.