Using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) as a tool to perform research studies Abstract ID...

Introduction to Redcap and overviewData collection forms and analysisHow to startResourcesAdvantages

Purpose of this poster

What is Redcap?

Electronic data capture solution for a research databaseDeveloped by Vanderbilt university (2004)Browser based, user friendly, widely usedFree for institutionsSecure data collection and storage

Research teams supported by internal tech staffSmall standard infrastructure requirements

Starting a new project is easy

‘Development’ modeProject starts in this modeSet up the data collection formsDummy data can be entered to test the forms

‘Production’ modeReal data is enteredThe forms can still be edited

Web based, real time entry of each measurementFor a survey, can invite specific people via email or provide a public link

Set up case report forms for data collection

Each data collection

form

S

Setting up different

variables in a data collection

form.Can know if a variable is an

identifier.

Different type of fields, for

different types of data.

Can set up pre-calculated

fields

Can set up branching logic. Fields can be revealed for the appropriate response

Is this a female?

If yes, has she given birth

earlier?

If yes, how many times?

Can organise events and

appointments using the built-in

calendar

The same form can be used for multiple events

Can know if some data is missing

Look for gaps or inconsistencies

Data can be seen as different types of graphs

For multiple choice questions

For quantitative values

Data export

Data can be exported to most common data analysis softwareCustomised short queries can be done

Data safety

Data is stored regularly on a secure serverDisaster safety recovery availableBackups and transmission are encryptedRegular system security updatesDe-identified data setsAudit trails of data changes, views & exportsHIPAA compliant

Research teamDifferent members - different levels of access

Different users- Different types of access- Can be located at different sites

How to get started:Learn using tutorialsMinimal trainingOnline tutorials http://project-redcap.org/

Request access & create a projectDefine the data variables and properties

Review content, team members, functionalityStart production mode to collect data

Flowchart on how to create a project on Redcap

CREATEName and type of project

DESIGNData collection forms

‘DEVELOPMENT’ MODETest Data collection formsPractise with dummy data

‘PRODUCTION’ MODECollect actual data

Add users and set user rights

DATA Check for consistencies

Simple graphs to show dataExport for detailed analysis

Revise the forms

Thank you