Using metadata to generate web-based Electronic Data Capture Forms.
Generation of web-based Electronic Data Capture Forms (EDCF) from XML-encoded metadata is an efficient and reliable way to support research data collection. Using metadata-driven development we improved efficiency, maximized reuse and consistency. We describe why we developed our EDCF generator in this manner, our design goals and highlight two representative studies that made use of this approach.
Collins
Michael
M
Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Ross
Eric
E
Meropol
Neal J
NJ
Lazev
Amy B
AB
D003142:Communication; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D014584:User-Computer Interface