Characteristics of cohort data management systems (CDMS): a scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Cohort studies are a core aspect of clinical research which helps to gather a large volume of data over time. As digital technologies evolve, managing these data has become increasingly complex. Therefore, the use of cohort data management systems (CDMS) has been suggested to enhance data accuracy, confidentiality, and consistency. However, the functional and non-functional requirements of these systems have not been adequately emphasized in literature. This study aimed to identify the key functional and non-functional requirements of these systems. This was a scoping review conducted in 2025, and articles were searched in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, IEEE Xplore, and the Cochrane Library databases as well as Google Scholar. Initially, 843 articles were retrieved, and finally,

SUBMITTER: Abasi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12619332 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature