How is data collected?
Data collection method
There are two ways that data can be collected and transferred to the MSBase Registry:
iMed Web
The iMed Web application is a powerful, easy-to-use data collection and visualisation tool designed specifically for clinicians treating patients with multiple sclerosis. Provided at no cost to participating centres, this application supports improved clinical decision-making through streamlined patient data capture, intuitive visual analytics, and evidence-based insights.
iMed Classic
iMed Classic is an application designed to record and review essential clinical data. Its intuitive interface and interactive charts enable effective long-term patient monitoring and cohort analysis.
Key Features
Enhanced Patient Overview Graph
Quickly and easily see key patient indicators at a glance. Other features include:
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Interactive Navigation: Click on Visits, MRIs, Treatments, or other elements in the graph to explore details.
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Flexible Viewing: Easily pinch to zoom and export graphs as PDFs or image files.
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Customisation: Create, personalise, and save custom graphs that are accessible to all users at your centre.
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Data Plotting: Display up to two numeric time-series variables and up to ten percentage change variables.
Streamlined Assessment and Data Capture
Streamline the entry and management of patient demographic and longitudinal data. Features include:
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Clinical Calculators: Built-in tools for EDSS, MS Course, and MusiQOL assessments.
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Guided Data Entry: A custom wizard simplifies and standardises the data entry process.
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Report Generation: Easily export comprehensive patient reports and the Patient Overview Graph (POG) as PDFs.
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Custom Data Fields: Define centre-specific fields (Text, Numeric, Long Text, Date, Checkbox, Dropdown) to collect data tailored to your clinical needs.
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Data Export and Search: Efficiently search, filter, and export patient-entered data for clinical review or research purposes.
Clinical Statistics Dashboard
Explore and filter cumulative data across your centre:
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Interactive Graphs: Use each graph to apply filters and identify patients who meet specific clinical criteria.
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Export Options: Easily download graphs in PDF or JPG format for reporting or presentations.
Demographic Comparison with the MSBase Registry
Assess how your centre’s patient demographics align with those in the broader MSBase Registry:
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Visual Benchmarking: Compare your centre(s) to the MSBase Registry across a comprehensive set of demographic metrics.
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Detailed Analytics: View distributions and central tendency measures (e.g., mean, median) for both your data and the Registry.
Seamless Integration with the MSBase Registry
Carry out most routine tasks directly within iMed Web—no need to access the MSBase Registry separately:
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Real-Time Sync: Automatic, real-time data synchronisation with the MSBase Registry.
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Sub-Study Management: Create, view, join, and manage sub-studies entirely within iMed Web.
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Smart Notifications: Stay updated with reminders for new sub-studies, backups, and other key events.
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Effortless Enrolment: Easily enrol patients into the Registry and relevant sub-studies from iMed Web.
Membership
Take part, make a difference!
Neurologists, take part by joining a collaboration dedicated to making a difference to the lives of patients with MS and other neuro-immunological diseases.