Integrating clinical research into electronic health record workflows to support a learning health system.
JAMIA Open
; 7(2): ooae023, 2024 Jul.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38751411
ABSTRACT
Objective:
Integrating clinical research into routine clinical care workflows within electronic health record systems (EHRs) can be challenging, expensive, and labor-intensive. This case study presents a large-scale clinical research project conducted entirely within a commercial EHR during the COVID-19 pandemic. Case Report The UCSD and UCSDH COVID-19 NeutraliZing Antibody Project (ZAP) aimed to evaluate antibody levels to SARS-CoV-2 virus in a large population at an academic medical center and examine the association between antibody levels and subsequent infection diagnosis.Results:
The project rapidly and successfully enrolled and consented over 2000 participants, integrating the research trial with standing COVID-19 testing operations, staff, lab, and mobile applications. EHR-integration increased enrollment, ease of scheduling, survey distribution, and return of research results at a low cost by utilizing existing resources.Conclusion:
The case study highlights the potential benefits of EHR-integrated clinical research, expanding their reach across multiple health systems and facilitating rapid learning during a global health crisis.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
JAMIA Open
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States