REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture)

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Digital Research

Data collection

Facilitating the collection of data for your projects and research

REDCap is a free (but not open source) web application for developing online surveys and databases.

Members of the REDCap consortium have produced documentation and manuals which are publicly available online. Due to the range of quality, caution is needed as information in online documentation may not apply to the current REDCap version operated by UoA.

Uses

REDCap is available for use by staff, honorary staff, PGR students and affiliated external partners.

It is suitable for use for the following:

  • Personal and sensitive data
  • NHS projects
  • Collaborations
  • Multiple Users
  • Longitudinal studies
  • Internal and external audiences

Why REDCap?

  • Data stored on a secure server
  • No need for SCDA
  • Extract data (to SPSS or CSV)
  • Manage cohorts via mailing lists
  • Schedule communications
  • Schedule reminders
  • Anonymise returns
  • Workflows and routing
  • Document upload
  • Design process for all platforms

Costs

  • Self-service: No cost to use
  • Bespoke solution or build service required? Ask for a quote