Journal article
Challenges and Solutions for Using Informatics in Research
Western journal of nursing research, Vol.35(6), pp.722-741
07/01/2013
DOI: 10.1177/0193945913477245
PMCID: PMC3674155
PMID: 23475591
Abstract
Computer technology provides innovations for research but not without concomitant challenges. Herein, we present our experiences with technology challenges and solutions across 16 nursing research studies. Issues included intervention integrity, software updates and compatibility, web accessibility and implementation, hardware and equipment, computer literacy of participants, and programming. Our researchers found solutions related to best practices for computer-screen design and usability testing, especially as they relate to the target populations' computer literacy levels and use patterns; changes in software; availability and limitations of operating systems and web browsers; resources for on-site technology help for participants; and creative facilitators to access participants and implement study procedures. Researchers may find this information helpful as they consider successful ways to integrate informatics in the design and implementation of future studies with technology that maximizes research productivity.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Challenges and Solutions for Using Informatics in Research
- Creators
- Catherine J. Ryan - University of Illinois at ChicagoHeeseung Choi - University of Illinois at ChicagoCynthia Fritschi - University of Illinois at ChicagoPatricia E. Hershberger - University of Illinois at ChicagoCatherine V. Vincent - University of Illinois at ChicagoEileen Danaher Hacker - University of Illinois at ChicagoJulie J. Zerwic - University of Illinois at ChicagoKathleen Norr - University of Illinois at ChicagoHanjong Park - University of Illinois at ChicagoSevinc Tastan - University of Illinois at ChicagoGail M. Keenan - University of Illinois at ChicagoLorna Finnegan - University of Illinois at ChicagoZhongsheng Zhao - Univ Illinois, Coll Nursing, Chicago, IL 60612 USAAgatha M. Gallo - University of Illinois at ChicagoDiana J. Wilkie - University of Illinois at Chicago
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Western journal of nursing research, Vol.35(6), pp.722-741
- Publisher
- Sage
- DOI
- 10.1177/0193945913477245
- PMID
- 23475591
- PMCID
- PMC3674155
- ISSN
- 0193-9459
- eISSN
- 1552-8456
- Number of pages
- 20
- Grant note
- R01HL078536 / NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Heart Lung & Blood Institute (NHLBI) University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing Internal Research Support Program, College of Nursing Dean's Fund K12HD055892 / EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD) Center of Excellence for End-of-Life Transition Research National Cancer Institute (NCI); United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI) R03 NR008750; R01 HD060461; K99 NR012219; R03 NR010351; K01 NR009375; 1R01 NR009092; 2 R01 CA081918; 1U54 HL090513; 1R01 HL114404; 1R01 HL078536; K12 HD055892 / National Institutes of Health, NINR; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) R01 HS015054 / Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ); United States Department of Health & Human Services; Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD); United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD) National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHBLI); United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Heart Lung & Blood Institute (NHLBI) P30NR010680 / NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NURSING RESEARCH; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) R01CA081918 / NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI) P30 NR010680 / National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR); United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) R01HS015054 / AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY; United States Department of Health & Human Services; Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 07/01/2013
- Academic Unit
- Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9984370758502771
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