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     Learn About Data Definition Standards (see here) 

Determine Forms

    In cases where the forms are NOT predefined For non-standardized forms (e.g., a standardized depression measureSF-36), the main factors that determine the what variables to put on a form via a combination of Temporal and Conceptual considerations (see example image)are:

• Temporal Time - What variables are collected together at specific time points?  The data definition should note the variables that may be exceptions
  • Note: Forms can be shared across studies (e.g., Demographics, Contact Information)
• Collection Methods - Are all the variables on a forms ALWAYS collected together?  If not, often best to separate time-related groups of variables (e.g., labs values that are rarely orderedrare vs. common lab values)
• Conceptual Domain - What variables belong to a given content domain (e.g., surgical vs. imaging variables)?  As a rule of thumb, forms should be broken down no further than about 5 variables
• Practical -
  • Create Once - Forms are created ONCE and then used at one or more study visits. 
  • Pre-Defined Fields - Exclude any fields that are pre-defined in Studytrax:
    • Reference ID
      • Global ID (e.g.
  , separating "Surgical Characteristics" into "Intraoperative" vs. "Perioperative" Characteristics) 

      Determining Forms Example 

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    • Project ID
      • Study specific (i.e., screening ID)
    • Randomization ID
    • Name (i.e., First, Last, Middle Initial)
    • Site 

Mark It UP

     The best preparation for completing the data definition spreadsheet is to mark all forms with the data definition characteristics.

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