Exploring the Potential for Collaborative Use of an App-Based Platform for n-of-1 Trials Among Healthcare Professionals That Treat Patients With Insomnia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

N-of-1 trials are single patient, multiple crossover, and comparative effectiveness experiments. Despite their rating as "level 1" evidence, they are not routinely used in clinical medicine to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments.

Objective

We explored the potential for implementing a mobile app-based n-of-1 trial platform for collaborative use by clinicians and patients to support data-driven decisions around the treatment of insomnia.

Methods

A survey assessing awareness and utilization of n-of-1 trials was administered to healthcare professionals that frequently treat patients with insomnia at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.

Results

A total of 45 healthcare professionals completed the survey and were included in t

SUBMITTER: Bobe JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7498693 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature