The SENSOR System: Using Standardized Data Entry and Dashboards for Review of Scientific Studies Using the Clinical Applications of Psychedelics as an Illustration
medRxiv January 21, 2022 Latifah Kamal, Major Pauline Godsell, Bryce P. Mulligan et al. 1 citation preprint
A dashboard system called SENSOR (Standardized Data Entry and Dashboards for Review of Scientific Studies) was developed to improve how scientific literature reviews communicate data. The system was tested on an existing review about clinical applications of psychedelics for mental health issues. Two team members entered 46 study entries, including 3 articles published after the original review to show ease of updating. The dashboard displayed the data in various visual representations. Using a dynamic, graphical display for review studies proved feasible and offers advantages such as standardizing reporting, centralizing datasets, streamlining submissions, improving collaboration, measuring author contributions, and enhancing patient involvement. Limitations include heterogeneity in study design, dosing, indications, and outcome measures.