Implementing electronic data capture (EDC) training for site staff

Challenges Training of site staff on EDC systems is essential to ensure data quality and returns are maximised. Guidance notes are issued to support standardised completion of case report forms. However, due to the technical nature of EDC, guidance notes alone provide insufficient support for most site staff. Provision of effective, consistent and timely EDC training across a trial’s lifespan is a continuing challenge, particularly for large trials or those with long follow-up where site staff turnover is an added consideration.