Key Insights from the Pilot Phase of Implementing an Electronic Lab Notebook (eLabFTW): Challenges & Success Factors

Key Points

• To explore the challenges and success factors encountered during the implementation of the electronic lab notebook eLabFTW.
• Pilot phase implementation at University Medicine Halle and Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg
• Assessment of user experiences and perceptions
• Analysis of challenges faced during digitization
• Identified various technical and user-related challenges
• Success factors included user training and system support
• Positive feedback on the usability of eLabFTW from participants