The repeatability of results across different breeds and production environments, as well as logistical challenges related to data collection and transfer, must be considered.
One case study reported an electronic data collection and transfer device enabled continuity of care, improved access and activities for patients with diabetes [ 32].
77 To ensure accuracy, completeness and reliability, trained assessors collect outcome data during interviews in person or by phone by following standard operating procedures for data collection and transfer to the trial office in Southampton.
PCT members of staff and pharmacists were interviewed about the selection and recruitment of pharmacies into the HHC programme; clinical governance and health and safety issues; development of the Service Level Agreement (SLA); pharmacy accommodation; training provision and IT development, data collection and transfer.
The individual centres will manage participant recruitment, data collection and data transfer.
Also discussed was the feasibility of hiring staff through local hospitals, research and ethics training for staff, plans for transporting samples from surrounding towns, data collection and the transfer of samples to the US.
Privacy and confidentiality of patient and unit-related data will be of prime importance to the iNeo collaboration, and data collection, handling, and transfer will be performed in accordance with the Canadian Privacy Commissioner's guidelines, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, and any other local rules and regulations.
Using tablet PCs for data collection and daily data transfer offered a stronger feedback loop between interviewers and the central backstop team than with paper questionnaires.
