eLCSS-QL Overview
12/13/2004QLRA Associates copyright eLCSS-QL Overview The feasibility and reliability advantages of the electronic LCSS include: No measuring of VAS scores…this is done automatically No need to transcribe any data…this too is done by the handheld and the computer Patients cannot inadvertently skip questions Patient responses are immediately available to the treatment team on the computer screen or printout Data are kept on a file specific to studies or treatment regimens for later data analysis and for sending to a central data site Relatively low cost Great data manager, investigator, and patient acceptability Use of a frequently used validated instrument available in 42 languages
12/13/2004QLRA Associates copyright Each participating site needs the following: –Hardware: Windows PC (Windows XP or 2000) Color printer Pocket PC handheld Docking cradle (comes with the handheld) –Software: eLCSS-QL Microsoft Outlook (comes with the handheld) Microsoft Active-sync (comes with the handheld) eLCSS-QL Overview
12/13/2004QLRA Associates copyright The software itself is easy to use, and includes two components: –The Client: The handheld with the eLCSS-QL Patient software –The Server: The eLCSS-QL Management software on the PC –Both are protected by User IDs and passwords eLCSS-QL Overview
12/13/2004QLRA Associates copyright eLCSS-QL Server Screen on the PC The program on the desktop PC is where patient management, printing of results, and exporting of data are performed This is the patient management screen (to the right): Adding observers, patients, and basic study information is performed on the PC, which is easier than doing these tasks on a handheld
12/13/2004QLRA Associates copyright Using a Convenient and Inexpensive Hand-Held PC Assessing Quality of Life in Trials and Practice
12/13/2004QLRA Associates copyright eLCSS-QL Overview: Views of the client or hand held screens are seen on the following slides:
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12/13/2004QLRA Associates copyright ASSESSING QUALITY OF LIFE IN TRIALS AND PRACTICE - eLCSS-QL Print-Out or Computer Screen from a Hand-Held PC -
12/13/2004QLRA Associates copyright ASSESSING QUALITY OF LIFE IN TRIALS AND PRACTICE - eLCSS-QL Print-Out or Computer Screen from a Hand-Held PC -