Electronic data capture using the Womac NRS 3.1 Index (m-Womac): a pilot study of repeated independent remote data capture in OA.
OBJECTIVE
A preliminary evaluation of mobile phone technology for repeated independent remote data capture using the mobile phone-based m-WOMAC NRS 3.1 Index.


METHODS
Following orientation to the m-WOMAC Index, and initial completion in the office, patients took the phones home and independently completed the Index on four subsequent occasions over 12 days, sending their data each time to a server in USA.


RESULTS
Three men and nine women with hip (n = 2) and knee (n = 10) OA successfully completed the m-WOMAC Index on each occasion. Average time to completing the Index at termination was 4.8 min. The majority of patients rated logging on/opening the application, completing the m-WOMAC Index on the phone, and sending data as very easy (10-11/12), and were very confident (11/12) in continuing to use the phone to report their symptoms.


CONCLUSIONS
These data support the feasibility of repeated independent remote data capture using the m-WOMAC NRS3.1 Index.
Bellamy
Nicholas
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Centre of National Research on Disability and Rehabilitation Medicine (CONROD), Mayne Medical School, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QA, Australia. n.bellamy@uq.edu.au
Patel
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Davis
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Dennison
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000175:diagnosis; D040421:Cell Phone; D003625:Data Collection / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D015207:Osteoarthritis, Hip / Q000175:diagnosis; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000175:diagnosis; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires