Web-Based Methods Resource Center for Eye Disease Trials

描述（由申请人提供）：本提案旨在提供资金，以支持资源中心的持续发展，以开发和维护计算机相关的应用程序和设计，并广泛适用于NEI支持的研究。该中心成立于2000年，迄今已开发了多个对象，包括NEI资助研究的网站和内容，在线培训和认证应用程序，具有集中培训和认证网站流程的通用屈光和视力测试协议，以及具有成人和儿童视力测试协议的低成本计算机化视力测试仪系统。所请求的供资期的具体目标是：1.为电脑视力测试仪开发更多应用，包括低对比度视力测试、更有效的成人视力测试、使用符号而非字母的儿童视力测试、成人视力筛查测试，以及7岁以下儿童视力筛查测试。维护和扩展集中验光和视力检测认证流程3.将测试仪转换为Windows PC的用户安装应用程序4。开发在临床研究中使用电子病历（EMR）技术的方法5.为NEI资助的研究提供视力测试系统和用户支持6.维护现有的网站和应用程序，并根据需要开发新项目7.与其他NEI资助的研究合作并咨询基于网络的临床研究方法。 相关性（由申请人提供）：网络资源中心开发了有助于NEI资助研究的计算相关方法。这些包括测量患者视力的测试和设备，培训视力测试人员的方法，以及基于互联网的程序，以提高患者检查数据收集的质量和效率。持续的资金将支持该中心继续提供这些福利的能力。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This proposal is for funding to support continuation of a resource center to develop and maintain computer related applications and designs with broad applicability to NEI-supported studies. Established in 2000, to date the Center has developed multiple objects including websites and content for NEI-funded studies, online training and certification applications, a common refraction and visual acuity testing protocol with a centralized training and certification website process and a low-cost computerized visual acuity tester system with adult and child visual acuity testing protocols. The specific aims for the requested funding period are: 1. Develop additional applications for the computerized visual acuity tester including a low-contrast visual acuity test, a more efficient adult visual acuity test, a child visual acuity test using symbols rather than letters, a test for adult vision screening, and a test for visual acuity screening in children under age 7 2. Maintain and expand the centralized refraction and visual acuity testing certification process 3. Convert the tester to a user-installed application for Windows PCs 4. Develop methods for using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) technology in clinical research studies 5. Provide visual acuity tester systems and user support to NEI-funded studies 6. Maintain existing websites and applications and develop as needed for new projects 7. Collaborate and consult with other NEI-funded studies on web-based methods for clinical studies. RELEVANCE (provided by the applicant): The Web Resource Center develops computing-related methods that contribute to the conduct of NEI- funded studies. These include tests and equipment to measure patient vision, methods to train personnel for vision testing, and internet-based procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of data collection from patient exams. Continued funding will support the Center's ability to continue providing these benefits.