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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2013 Aug 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Biomed Inform. 2013 May 16;46(4):642–652. doi: 10.1016/j.jbi.2013.05.001

Table 7.

Collective responses to selected questions about IMPACT

Questions for Evaluators Collective Answers
(1) Do you currently use a tool that suggests a date or time for a research visit? No (100%)
(2) What tools or resources do you use when scheduling a research visit?
  • Paper or appointment books

  • Protocol

  • MS Excel

(3) How long does it take to schedule a research visit currently? > 10 minutes including multiple phone calls (90%)
“…it depends on how soon the patient answers your call or how many calls you need to make, etc.” (10%)
(10) Would it be faster to schedule a research visit with the assistance of IMPACT?
  • Yes: 60%

  • No: 40% (“still require lots of talking”; “depending on the patient”; “calendars may have incomplete information”)

(12) Will you use this tool when it is available?
  • Yes: 100%

(13) What systems would you like the IMPACT tool to exchange information with (please specify what information to be exchanged with each system)?
  • iPhone calendar

  • Google calendar

  • Payment systems for completed visits

  • Clinical trial management systems (CTMSs) with patient information

  • Hospital clinical appointments

(15) In your team, who else might benefit from using this tool?
  • PI

  • Scheduler

  • Other coordinators

(17) What features are missing from the current design? Sharable and searchable notes for a visit or for a patient