Electronic Versus Traditional Data Collection: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Perioperative Pain Trial.

ABSTRACT: Background: Electronic data collection is increasingly available as a means to collect pain-related clinical trial data; however, effectiveness and costs relative to traditional data collection are uncertain. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate data quality, protocol adherence, satisfaction, and resource requirements of electronic data collection (i.e., Internet-based electronic submission) compared to traditional data collection methods (i.e., paper-based diaries and telephone interviews) in a perioperative factorial randomized controlled trial. Methods: This study was an open-label two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial. Women (18-75 years) undergoing breast cancer surgery were allocated to either electronic or traditional data collection and completed

SUBMITTER: Khan JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8730625 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature