[Infrastructure for clinical research in a hospital]

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Clinical Research Informatics
• Hospital Administration

Context:

• Clinical research in Norwegian hospitals is hindered by significant time constraints for physicians.
• Navigating complex legal frameworks and directives poses a substantial barrier to research activities.
• The collaborative nature of hospital-based research involves numerous stakeholders and intricate processes.

Purpose:

• To describe an organizational model for clinical research within a hospital setting.
• To introduce a software collection designed to support clinical research processes.
• To evaluate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of improving clinical research infrastructure.

Summary:

• The study details the organization of clinical research, emphasizing the need for robust structures.
• A software collection, including CD-ROMs, is presented as a tool to facilitate research operations.
• The findings suggest that dedicated organization and advanced information technology are crucial for effective hospital research.

Impact:

• Highlights the critical role of organizational structure and information technology in overcoming barriers to clinical research.
• Demonstrates that solutions for enhancing clinical research efficiency are achievable within acceptable cost parameters.
• Provides a framework for improving the capacity and output of clinical research in large hospital environments.