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AccrualNet: Addressing Low Accrual Via a Knowledge-Based, Community of Practice Platform.
Holly A Massett1, Linda K Parreco, Rose Mary Padberg
1National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD; Center for Social Marketing and Communications Center, FHI360, Washington, DC; Health Communication Consultant, Annapolis, MD; Whitney Interactive Design, High Bridge, NJ; User-Centered Design, Ashburn, VA; Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR.
Journal of Oncology Practice
|March 2, 2012
Summary
AccrualNet is a new web platform designed to improve oncology clinical trial accrual by centralizing resources and fostering collaboration. It offers a structured approach to trial stages, strategies, and resources, enhancing knowledge sharing among professionals.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Clinical Trials
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Oncology clinical trial accrual faces challenges due to unmet needs identified by professionals.
- A centralized platform is required to consolidate resources and knowledge for improving trial accrual.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and evaluate AccrualNet, a novel web-enabled platform for developing a community of practice focused on oncology clinical trial accrual.
- To address identified unmet needs in clinical trial accrual through a comprehensive resource hub.
Main Methods:
- The National Cancer Institute (NCI) developed AccrualNet using agile methodologies, user testing, and input from oncology professionals.
- Content was curated through literature and resource searches.
- Site usage statistics and use cases were analyzed.
Main Results:
- AccrualNet features a five-level structure detailing clinical trial stages, substages, strategies, activities, and resources.
- The platform has garnered over 45,000 page views, with high engagement in Tools & Resources, Conversations, and Training sections.
- The resource repository has expanded by 69% to 496 items, and 29 conversations have been initiated.
Conclusions:
- AccrualNet provides a unique, centralized solution for systematically capturing and disseminating oncology clinical trial accrual knowledge.
- The platform is designed to foster a community of practice, encouraging user contributions and collaborative improvement of trial accrual strategies.
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