Epidata software was used to check for consistency between the two sets of data entries for quality assurance.
Further data treatment associated with quality assurance is explained in the 'Technical Validation' section.
De-identifying case report form development, data entry, quality assurance and data analysis will be performed by EPICORE.
Dai realized that his brother and other folks on the spectrum are perfect candidates for certain high-complexity tasks that require extraordinary attention to detail, such as data entry and enrichment, quality assurance and data validation, and content moderation.
E.W. performed data entry, analysis and quality assurance.
The CI will be responsible for data entry, but appropriate quality assurance checks will be undertaken to ensure accurate data capture.
Given the large number of centres, we used a web-based system to optimise the handling of all aspects of the clinical study, including data entry, quality assurance and validation.
The only exception to this will be for the purposes of data entry quality assurance checks, which will be performed by an individual normally provided routine access to clinical records.
MAI was applied retrospectively by one of two investigators, with quality assurance on the data entry for a randomly selected 10% of patient cases by a third investigator.
(Section V.B.2.c) · Consider completion of a "quick guide" for all data collection, entry and quality assurance personnel to draw attention to data entry concerns and recent changes to the data collection form and the database.
Suggestions for moving forward include a collaborative design of suitable data elements, data collection protocols, data quality assurance, research and evaluation training, and procedures for confidential data entry and transfer.
