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. 2026 Apr 8;9:309. doi: 10.1038/s41746-026-02562-0

Table 3.

Number of studies across data categories and data types. Studies may contribute data to more than one category or type; counts are therefore not mutually exclusive

RWD Categories RWD Types # studies
User Input Data 51
In-App-Survey 35
Vital Stats 12
Event tags 4
Device-Generated Data 19
Connected Device 15
Activity Data 2
Task Performance 1
App Engagement 1
System-Generated Data 5
Procedures (EHR) 1
Admission/Discharge and Progress Reports (EHR) 1
Vital Stats (EHR) 1
Medication Use (claims data) 1
Medication Use (claims), Admission/Discharge and Progress Reports (claims) 1