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The journey to a paperless clinical research unit

Authors :
Abdul Rahman Jazieh
Ahmad Al-Qudimat
Nagham Sheblaq
Mohammad Alkaiyat
Source :
International Journal of Clinical Trials. 5:1
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
Medip Academy, 2018.

Abstract

Healthcare industry started using electronic health records (EHR) and turning into paperless hospitals. This paperless environment has many benefits include enhancement of patient safety and error reduction. Clinical research has evolved significantly over the years and resulted in saving the lives of millions of people and alleviate the suffering of more. Paperwork and proper documentation and storage of documents are essentials aspects when conducting clinical research. Clinical research unit (CRU) is dedicated to assist the principal investigator (PI) in proper coordination, statistical, epidemiological, logistical and methodological supports for any clinical research project in high quality, professional manner and in compliance with the local / global ethical and regulatory standards.

Details

ISSN :
23493259 and 23493240
Volume :
5
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Clinical Trials
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........711edfb82b3b362c47ee7459a2f9a11c
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3259.ijct20180124