Insights from the development of the new U-CARE Platform
Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt
U-CARE is currently developing a new version of the U-CARE Platform, an innovative research platform designed to facilitate online clinical research for both internal and external researchers. The development of the Platform has a strong focus on security, flexibility, and transdisciplinary collaboration.
Researcher Mudassir Imran Mustafa. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt
Key features
The U-CARE Platform is tailored to support clinical research. It will offer a range of features to ensure ease of use for researchers, for example:
- Login and informed consent via Bank ID
- Randomization
- Text message reminders
Researcher Mudassir Imran Mustafa. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt
Mudassir Imran Mustafa, Researcher in Health Informatics and Information Systems, is responsible for the technical development of the new Platform.
The Platform will make it easier for researchers to conduct studies online, says Mudassir. It’s designed to be adaptable, allowing researchers to select the functions they need for their specific studies.
System developer Moein Ghorbanali. Photo: Miro Anter
Prioritizing security
System developer Moein Ghorbanali. Photo: Miro Anter
Given the sensitive nature of clinical research, data security is at the core of the Platform’s development. Moein Ghorbanali works as a System Developer and is specialized in secure programming.
Security is a crucial requirement at every stage of the Platform's development, says Moein. We are focused on creating secure solutions to ensure that sensitive information is handled properly.
Assistant Senior Lecturer Joanne Woodford. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt
Collaboration between system developers and clinical researchers
Assistant Senior Lecturer Joanne Woodford. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt
The development of the U-CARE Platform is a collaborative effort involving system developers and clinical researchers. Joanne Woodford, Assistant Senior Lecturer in Healthcare Sciences, highlights the importance of this transdisciplinary collaboration.
The close collaboration between system developers and clinical researchers contributes to the Platform meeting the needs of our studies, says Joanne. I am confident that this will lead to us being able to offer the best possible user experience, both for us researchers and for our study participants.
Want to learn more?
The U-CARE Platform will be available for use by external researchers interested in conducting clinical research online. If you are interested in utilizing the Platform, reach out to project coordinator Miro Anter for more information.
Stay tuned for more updates as we move closer to launching the new U-CARE Platform.
Miro Anter
The U-CARE Platform
U-CARE is currently developing a new version of the U-CARE Platform. The Platform enables clinical studies, for example intervention research.
The Platform can be used to conduct different types of studies, for example: feasibility studies, observational studies, pilot studies, pragmatic trials, and randomized controlled trials.
Learn more about the U-CARE Platform and how to use it in your research.