From Spreadsheets to Solutions: Streamlining Clinical Research

Sentara Clinical Research faced challenges with data management and inter-team communication due to their reliance on multiple Excel spreadsheets to track project stages across departments. This manual approach proved cumbersome, leading to version control issues, data duplication, and time-consuming synchronization efforts.

To optimize their workflows and enhance collaboration, Sentara engaged TechArk to identify a more efficient and centralized solution.

TechArk conducted a comprehensive Discovery process, evaluating various data management platforms to determine the ideal replacement for Sentara’s Excel-based system. Airtable emerged as the optimal choice due to its flexibility, user-friendly interface, and robust data handling capabilities. We designed and implemented an Airtable solution tailored to Sentara’s specific needs, enabling them to consolidate their data, eliminate redundancies, and streamline their project tracking processes.

This transition to Airtable resulted in significant improvements for Sentara Clinical Research, including enhanced collaboration among teams who now have access to a single, centralized source of truth. This eliminates the need for time-consuming weekly synchronization meetings and mitigates data duplication and version control issues, leading to more reliable and consistent information. Streamlined workflows and automated processes have freed up valuable time for teams to focus on their core research objectives.

As a result of these efficiencies, Sentara realized a complete return on their investment within weeks of implementing the Airtable solution. TechArk’s expertise in data cleanse and automation, coupled with our ongoing support and maintenance, has empowered Sentara Clinical Research to optimize their data management practices, enhance collaboration, and drive greater efficiency in their clinical research initiatives.