Investigating the Secondary Use of Clinical Research Data: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing emphasis to share patient data from clinical research has resulted in substantial investments in data repositories and infrastructure. However, it is unclear how shared data are used and whether anticipated benefits are being realized.

Objective

The purpose of our study is to examine the current utilization of shared clinical research data sets and assess the effects on both scientific research and public health outcomes. Additionally, the study seeks to identify the factors that hinder or facilitate the ethical and efficient use of existing data based on the perspectives of data users.

Methods

The study will utilize a mixed methods design, incorporating a cross-sectional survey and in-depth interviews. The survey will involve at least 400 cl

SUBMITTER: Waithira N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10028503 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature