Investigator Experiences Using Mobile Technologies in Clinical Research: Qualitative Descriptive Study

作者：Kevin McKenna, Cindy Geoghegan, Teresa Swezey, Brian Perry, William A. Wood, Virginia Nido, S. Morin, Brigid K. Grabert, Zachary Hallinan, Amy Corneli · 发表于：JMIR mhealth and uhealth · 年份：2020 · DOI：10.2196/19242 · 被引用次数：12 · 研究领域：Mobile Health and mHealth Applications、Ethics in Clinical Research、Electronic Health Records Systems

BACKGROUND: The successful adoption of mobile technology for use in clinical trials relies on positive reception from key stakeholders, including clinical investigators; however, little information is known about the perspectives of investigators using mobile technologies in clinical trials. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to seek investigators' insights on the advantages and challenges of mobile clinical trials (MCTs); site-level budgetary, training, and other support needs necessary to adequately prepare for and implement MCTs; and the advantages and disadvantages for trial participants using mobile technologies in clinical trials. METHODS: Using a qualitative descriptive study design, we conducted in-depth interviews with investigators involved in the conduct of MCTs. Data were analyzed using applied thematic analysis. RESULTS: We interviewed 12 investigators who represented a wide variety of clinical specialties and reported using a wide range of mobile technologies. Investigators most commonly cited 3 advantages of MCTs over traditional clinical trials: more streamlined study operations, remote data capture, and improvement in the quality of studies and data collected. Investigators also reported that MCTs can be designed around the convenience of trial participants, and individuals may be more willing to participate in MCTs because they can take part from their homes. In addition, investigators recognized that MCTs can also involve additional burden for participant...