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Open Access Efficient, quality-assured data capture in operational research through innovative use of open-access technology [Short communication]

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Ensuring quality of data during electronic data capture has been one of the most neglected components of operational research. Multicentre studies are also challenged with issues about logistics of travel, training, supervision, monitoring and troubleshooting support. Allocating resources to these issues can pose a significant bottleneck for operational research in resource-limited settings. In this article, we describe an innovative and efficient way of coordinating data capture in multicentre operational research using a combination of three open access technologies—EpiData for data capture, Dropbox for sharing files and TeamViewer for providing remote support.

Keywords: EpiData; India; data validation; quality-assured data capture

Document Type: Research Article

Affiliations: 1: International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, South-East Asia Regional Office, New Delhi, India 2: World Health Organization Country Office for India, New Delhi, India 3: Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark; and EpiData Association, Odense, Denmark 4: International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Paris, France; and Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Zurich, Switzerland

Publication date: 21 March 2013

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