Benefits and challenges of electronic data capture (EDC) systems versus paper case report forms
Ihtisham Malik, Stephanie M. Burnett, Mark F Webster-Smith, James P. Morden, Sharon Ereira, Alexa Gillman, Rebecca Lewis, Emma Hall, Judith M. Bliss, Claire F. Snowdon · Trials · 2015
Challenges EDC does not allow central data cleaning at point of entry or traditional manual CRF tracking upon receipt so alternative approaches are required. EDC specific site training is required and site staff need to be encouraged to submit data immediately following participant visits, instead of batching data entry. Database user access and internet browser compatibility monitoring systems are required to ensure only current site staff have access and are using a supported browser. Conventions for CRF design and submission require revision to facilitate EDC use at sites.