Case Report Form
Case Report Form
A Case Report Form (pronounced: /keɪs rɪˈpɔːrt fɔːrm/) is a specialized document in Clinical research designed to collect and record data from each patient during the course of a Clinical trial. The data collected ranges from demographic information to specific information about the patient's health condition, treatment, and outcomes.
Etymology
The term "Case Report Form" originates from the practice of recording patient information in clinical trials. The word "case" refers to an instance of a particular situation or the specific patient being studied. "Report" refers to the act of giving a spoken or written account of something observed, heard, done, or investigated. "Form" refers to a printed document with spaces for information to be filled in.
Related Terms
- Clinical trial: A type of research that studies new tests and treatments and evaluates their effects on human health outcomes.
- Data Management: The process of collecting, storing, and using data securely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
- Electronic Case Report Form (eCRF): An electronic version of the CRF where clinical trial data are entered directly into an electronic system.
- Protocol (clinical trials): A document that describes the objective(s), design, methodology, statistical considerations, and organization of a clinical trial.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Case Report Form
- Wikipedia's article - Case Report Form
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