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ArticleJMIR research protocols2017

Development of a Modular Research Platform to Create Medical Observational Studies for Mobile Devices.

Martin Zens, Birgit Grotejohann, Adrian Tassoni, Fabian Duttenhoefer, Norbert P Südkamp, Philipp Niemeyer

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Article in JMIR research protocols, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Martin ZensMedical Center - University of Freiburg, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5102-979X
Birgit GrotejohannMedical Center - University of Freiburg, Clinical Trials Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7517-1184
Adrian TassoniMedical Center - University of Freiburg, Clinical Trials Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5392-4125
Fabian DuttenhoeferMedical Center - University of Freiburg, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6452-7560
Norbert P SüdkampMedical Center - University of Freiburg, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5913-624X
Philipp NiemeyerMedical Center - University of Freiburg, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4386-2589

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundObservational studies have proven to be a valuable resource in medical research, especially when performed on a large scale. Recently, mobile device-based observational studies have been discovered by an increasing number of researchers as a promising new source of information. However, the development and deployment of app-based studies is not trivial and requires profound programming skills.

objectiveThe aim of this project was to develop a modular online research platform that allows researchers to create medical studies for mobile devices without extensive programming skills.

methodsThe platform approach for a modular research platform consists of three major components. A Web-based platform forms the researchers' main workplace. This platform communicates via a shared database with a platform independent mobile app. Furthermore, a separate Web-based login platform for physicians and other health care professionals is outlined and completes the concept.

resultsA prototype of the research platform has been developed and is currently in beta testing. Simple questionnaire studies can be created within minutes and published for testing purposes. Screenshots of an example study are provided, and the general working principle is displayed.

conclusionsIn this project, we have created a basis for a novel research platform. The necessity and implications of a modular approach were displayed and an outline for future development given. International researchers are invited and encouraged to participate in this ongoing project.

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app-based studymHealthmobile healthresearch platformtelemedicine

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PMID28536095
PMCPMC5461422

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