Self-Service Software Tools for Clinical and Translational Research: Rationale, Benefits, Limitations, Challenges, and the Future

Presentation Time: 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Abstract Keywords: Informatics Implementation, Usability, Administrative Systems
Primary Track: Applications
Programmatic Theme: Clinical Research Informatics

Self-service software tools (SSSTs) have become crucial for clinical and translational research. Such tools provide expert knowledge and capabilities to help non-experts perform research-related tasks with low, and easily scalable, support requirements. However, there are challenges for developing and disseminating SSSTs, such as tracking usage, ensuring security, transitioning from local to widespread use, and obtaining feedback for continuous improvement. In a panel discussion, leads from four SSST development teams will share their experiences and insights regarding the development and dissemination of their tools, ranging from newly emerging SSSTs (e-Honest Broker), to tools with moderate uptake in an expansion phase (EMERSE), to tools with widespread adoption (REDCap and i2b2). Recent efforts to make these tools more capable, and to reach a wider audience of researchers will also be discussed.

Moderator:
Thomas Campion, PhD
Weill Cornell Medicine

Speaker(s):
David Hanauer, MD
University of Michigan

Douglas Bell, MD. PhD
University of California, Los Angeles

Paul Harris, PhD
Vanderbilt University

Shawn Murphy, MD, Ph.D.
Massachusetts General Hospital

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