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Virtual real-time research visits are feasible across diverse populations and research questions. Best practices include providing equipment, clear protocols, piloting, feedback, and multi-format instructions for successful remote data collection.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Clinical Research Methodology
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid adoption of remote research modalities.
  • Web-based platforms for real-time research visits surged despite limited evidence.
  • Researchers faced challenges developing remote data collection protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review virtual research protocols used in the last decade.
  • To identify and gather existing best practices for remote data collection.
  • To propose recommendations for effective virtual real-time research methods.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of 22 articles published between 2013 and June 2023.
  • Analysis focused on studies implementing real-time, interactive virtual data collection.
  • Exclusion criteria targeted non-interactive methods, qualitative interviews, and clinical encounters.

Main Results:

  • Evidence indicates that various data types can be collected effectively in real-time virtually.
  • Findings support the viability of virtual real-time data collection both pre- and post-pandemic.
  • Results will inform a substudy to further validate virtual real-time data collection.

Conclusions:

  • Virtual real-time research visits are achievable for various participant groups and research objectives.
  • Key best practices include equipping participants, developing clear staff protocols, piloting, iterative feedback, and diverse instruction formats.
  • The study provides a foundation for implementing and refining virtual research methodologies.