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eCOA study: Paper back-up and data reliability

eCOA study: the impact of a paper back-up system on data reliability

In any eCOA study, a data back-up solution is needed in case of any issues that may arise with the electronic equipment, such as a tablet, used to collect data.

Although the use of back-up systems is seldom necessary, their availability is crucial for when something goes wrong. And it’s important to choose the right back-up system because it may have a huge impact on data reliability, and therefore on your clinical trials.

Main drawbacks of a paper back-up system:

• No control over the assessment date

• Less prevention of data entry errors

• Reduced conformity of data

• Inconsistency of data with other study data

• More expensive and difficult to set-up

• Loss of the benefits of eCOA

• Improper use

 

Download our infography:
“eCOA STUDY: THE IMPACT OF A PAPER BACK-UP SUSTEM ON DATA RELIABILITY”

 

 

Learn more and compare the main back-up solutions in our white paper
“CHALLENGES OF BACK-UP SOLUTIONS IN eCOA STUDIES”

 

 

Last update : 16 September 2019