nih informed consent authoring tool
DESCRIPTION
This is a tool I developed for use at the NIH Clinical Center. It is a web-based tool for authoring informed consent documents. The system has built-in readability analysis, language templates for standard descriptions of procedures, and can have customized document templates.TRANSCRIPT
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Beta Version – Pilot phase
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The goalsEnforce a standardized consent template with some
flexibility.Allow insertion of language from NIH ProtoMechanics,
IRBs, and individuals.Provide real-time reading level, reading difficulty, and
suggestions for improving difficult language.
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The workflow
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Web-based application
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Document dashboard
Manage your consent documents through
the dashboard interface.
Consent title Protocol Title
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Consent editor
Edit your consent documents
on-line
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Consent format
Add content to sections of the consent by
clicking on “answer question”
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Format flexibility
Omit sections that do not pertain to your
study.
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Rich-text editor
Edit your documents with a “MS Word – like”
editor
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Insert standard language
Pre-approved IRB/Inst. language can
be inserted into a consent document.
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Readability analysis
The integrated readability tool identifies grade
level and difficult words.
Highlighted text is considered difficult
to read.
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Word suggestions
Difficult words and the suggested
replacements are provided. Replacement
is left to the author.
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Readability reviewReadability is assessed on a
per-section basis.
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Print. Download. Done.
Print or download your consent document to your computer once
you are finished.
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For more info…Contact Brian Chamberlain at:
The system is still in development so feel free to send
comments, suggestions, and/or feedback.