Overview
The "Subject Portal" allows subjects to enter data online (via forms), and receive automated, data-driven reports that can contain a broad range of content (e.g., charts, multi-media, educational materials, etc.).
Feature Summary
- Subjects can fill out forms
- Automatically deliver to subjects dynamic reports:
- Configurable layout using HTML editor
- Include multi-media (charts, graphs, video, sound, pictures), hyperlinks, etc.
- Access to all data elements
- Automatically build text and utilize boilerplates
- Configurable layout using HTML editor
- Coordinate same subject enrolled in multiple studies
- Automatic reminder emails to subjects
- Templates and "mail-merge" utilities
- Embed login link
- Configurable look and feel
- Allow subjects to; initiate an events, view and/or edit previously completed forms
- Leverage Javascript for programmable logic
What to Consider
The subject portal can be set up in a number of different ways depending on the project aim and target cohort (i.e., level of computer expertise). Consider the following:
#Branding – How much do you want to emphasize your organization / message in the look and feel of the portal? Three areas:
##Home page – See image for configurable areas
###Note: can be different across study events (e.g., baseline vs. 3 month follow-up)
##Forms – Incorporate brand in layout
##Reports – Deliver brand specific content
#Form Design – What accommodations should be made for the target cohort?
##Level of computer expertise
##Age
##Reading level
##Visual impairment (e.g., use of large fonts)
##Reports (or Educational Materials) - What data-driven information would help subjects? That is, answer how the report content be customized to fit the specific needs of a subject and provide the greatest incentive to participate. Consider the following:
###Data
####What data values should be displayed?
####What data-driven clinical events will trigger specific information (e.g., if BMI over 25, show video on weight management)?
####How can the report content be customized to fit the specific needs of a subject and provide the greatest incentive for participation?
###Other Content
####Videos, educational materials (tutorials)
####Links to websites, podcasts, files, and other web information sources
####Data driven, conditional text