Richard Gershon|Nan Rothrock|Rachel T. Hanrahan|Liz Jansky|Mark Harniss|William T. Riley
The development of a clinical outcomes survey research application: Assessment CenterSM
Northwestern University|Northwestern University|Northwestern University|Westat (United States)|University of Washington|National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
national institutes health sponsored patientreported outcome measurement information system promis aimed create item banks computerized adaptive tests cats across multiple domains individuals range chronic diseases webbased software created enable researcher create studyspecific websites could administer promis cats instruments research participants clinical samples paper outlines process used develop userfriendly free webbased resource assessment centersm storage retrieval organization sharing administration patientreported outcomes pro instruments joint application design jad sessions conducted representatives numerous institutions order supply general wish list features use cases written ensure end user expectations matched programmer specifications program development included daily programmer scrum sessions weekly usability acceptability testing uat continuous quality assurance qa activities pre postrelease assessment center includes features promote instrument development including item histories data management storage statistical analysis results case study software development highlights collection incorporation user input throughout development process potential future applications assessment center clinical research discussed