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ArticleJAMIA open2024

Implementing virtual desktops for clinical research at an academic health center: a case report.

Adrian H Zai, Steven Wong, Yurima Guilarte-Walker, Paul Langlois, Brian Coleman, Apurv Soni, David D McManus, Katherine Luzuriaga

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Article in JAMIA open, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Adrian H ZaiDivision of Health Informatics and Implementation Sciences, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2972-6839
Steven WongDivision of Health Informatics and Implementation Sciences, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, United States.
Yurima Guilarte-WalkerDivision of Health Informatics and Implementation Sciences, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, United States.
Paul LangloisInformation Technology, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, United States.
Brian ColemanInformation Technology, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, United States.
Apurv SoniDepartment of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5049-3657
David D McManusDepartment of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, United States.
Katherine LuzuriagaMolecular Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Worcester, MA 01655, United States.

Funding

University of Massachusetts Center for Clinical Science and Translational SupplementUL1TR001453 · NCATS · UNIV OF MASSACHUSETTS MED SCH WORCESTER · PI LUZURIAGA, KATHERINE F · 2015 to 2024
$39.0M
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR001453
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: To address the challenges of sharing clinical research data through the implementation of cloud-based virtual desktops, enhancing collaboration among researchers while maintaining data security. Materials and Methods: This case study details the deployment of virtual desktops at UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan). The process involved forming a Research Informatics Steering Executive workgroup, identifying key requirements, implementing Amazon WorkSpaces, and establishing configurable data management for research support. Results: Key lessons include the significance of collaboration, balancing user-friendliness and functionality, flexibility in data management, maximizing virtual desktop efficiency within budget constraints, and continuous user feedback. The implementation of virtual desktops supports secure collaborative research, advancing medical knowledge and improving healthcare outcomes. Discussion: The structured approach to implementing virtual desktops addresses data security, regulatory compliance, and real-time collaboration challenges. Continuous feedback and iterative improvements have enhanced the system's effectiveness. Conclusion: The successful implementation of virtual desktops at UMass Chan demonstrates the potential for such systems to support secure, collaborative research, offering insights for similar initiatives in other academic health centers.

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data securityinformaticsinformation technologymedical researchvirtual systems

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PMID39206281
PMCPMC11357573

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