Real-world Data
Real-world Data (RWD) refers to health-related data generated or collected outside of traditional clinical trial settings. This includes data from electronic health records, claims databases, patient-generated health data, and wearable devices. Unlike controlled trial data, RWD reflects the heterogeneity and complexity of routine clinical practice.
Key Characteristics
- Source Diversity: Derived from electronic-health-records, insurance claims, registries, and digital health tools.
- Contextual Richness: Captures patient behavior, comorbidities, and social determinants of health.
- Digital Therapeutic Integration: The application of digital therapeutics in nursing and mental health practice is a growing component of modern clinical workflows, focusing on clinical use, safety, education, and workforce development.
Related Literature & Innovation
For specific insights into the intersection of digital health and professional practice, see Digital Health Therapeutic Innovation. This resource covers Clinical Practice for Nurses and Mental Health Professions (Wilson, 2026), which addresses the clinical use, safety, and educational aspects of digital therapeutics in these fields.