Solving for the Digital Divide: Building Trust with Mobile Tech for Patients

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There are many reasons why patients don’t trust or feel comfortable using a digital/mobile device. Implementing mobile technologies in clinical trials can sometimes create barriers to participation amongst patients who struggle to access them, are digitally challenged and/or do not have the bandwidth to support the utilization. This session addresses the digital divide, the challenges of accessing and using mobile technologies and solutions to reduce these barriers. Patient and site perspectives on utilizing mobile/digital technologies in clinical trialsHow pharma is addressing access and equity from a digital perspectiveEducating, communicating and supporting patients through the use of digital/mobile technologies, reducing anxiety and building trustHow do we think about trial design to accommodate patients using digital/mobile technologiesHow are we addressing and tackling WiFI/Bandwidth connectivity challenges that are required with these technologies such as patient access? Speakers: Adama Ibrahim, VP, Digital Strategy and Change Management, Novo NordiskTina Aswani-Omprakash, Patient AdvocateMarieElena Cordisco MA, NP-C, APRN, AVP Clinical Trials, Research and Innovation, Nuvance HealthTimothy Joy, Head, Clinical Operations Strategic Solutions, PfizerJoan Severson, Chief Innovation Officer, Clinical InkAsh Rishi, CEO, COUCH Health