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2.1.3 Applying Systems Engineering to Clinical Trials
Author(s) -
Bamdad Julie A.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2003.tb02600.x
Subject(s) - workflow , computer science , work (physics) , focus (optics) , systems engineering , product (mathematics) , clinical trial , risk analysis (engineering) , engineering management , engineering , business , medicine , mechanical engineering , physics , geometry , mathematics , optics , database , pathology
The clinical trials industry has remained largely untouched by the application of systems engineering principles, perhaps due to the intangible nature of its product. This complex and growing industry could benefit greatly from a more widespread application of systems engineering. Work in clinical trials Data Coordinating Centers (DCCs) includes managing unique tasks and complicated flows of communication, processes that systems engineering can improve. The focus narrows on one study group as a case study, as some systems engineering principles are explored and suggested applications of them are made that could improve workflow and alleviate problems.