Oncology Research: Clinical Trial Management Systems, Electronic Medical Record, and Artificial Intelligence.

OBJECTIVE

To discuss the implications of electronic systems and regulations regarding the use of electronic systems implemented during the conduct of a clinical trial and identify the impact of such platforms on oncology nurses' responsible for providing care to the research participant.

DATA SOURCES

Peer-reviewed journal articles, internet, book chapters, and white papers.

CONCLUSION

Electronic systems are being increasingly used in the conduct of clinical research. Electronic systems enable the capability to streamline data transfer, remote enrollment capabilities, greater transparency of the trial conduct, improved research documentation, and clearer audit trails. The oncology nurse is at the center of implementation of electronic systems to support the conduct of clinical research and enables safe and effective care to the research participant.

IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE

Oncology nurses are vital to the successful outcome of clinical research studies and are key members of the clinical research team. Electronic systems move beyond traditional data collection in clinical trials with multiple benefits. Such systems may enhance the successful completion and adherence of the clinical trial and maintain the safety of the individual consented to research trial.