The Roles of Electronic Health Records for Clinical Trials in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical trials are a crucial element in advancing medical knowledge and developing new treatments by establishing the evidence base for safety and therapeutic efficacy. However, the success of these trials depends on various factors, including trial design, project planning, research staff training, and adequate sample size. It is also crucial to recruit participants efficiently and retain them throughout the trial to ensure timely completion.

Objective

There is an increasing interest in using electronic health records (EHRs)-a widely adopted tool in clinical practice-for clinical trials. This scoping review aims to understand the use of EHR in supporting the conduct of clinical trials in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and to identify its strengths and

SUBMITTER: Ye J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10701650 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature