self-reported data

MS patients most likely to engage with self-reported tracker if referred by a doctor

By Laura Lovett 02:17 pm October 28, 2020

It’s no secret that real-world data is becoming a hot topic in the sphere of clinical trials and healthcare. A new study published by JMIR found that patients with multiple sclerosis were able to capture their symptoms via a tracking app called elevateMS. Researchers also found that engagement was highest among those who had a doctor’s referral. “The elevateMS study app captured the real-world...

In-Depth: How patient generated health data is evolving into one of healthcare's biggest trends

By Brian Dolan 09:52 am May 30, 2014

What patient generated data used to be and why it is increasingly important Dr. Steven Steinhubl Up until very recently most people have had only one source for the information they could share with their doctors during a visit: How they felt. Observable symptoms, self-reported healthy and unhealthy behaviors, medical conditions or issues that other physicians had diagnosed them with...