External Modules, Customizations & Advanced Features
- Randomization
Recent upgrades to the REDCap Randomization module allows the following: Automated Randomization: Enhanced automation options based on specified logic or field values. Enhanced User Privileges: More granular control over user rights for setting up, performing, and viewing randomization. Multiple Allocation Tables: Support for multiple allocation tables for complex
- Data Resolution Workflow
Initial Considerations The DRW provides formal process for managing and documenting resolution of issues within a REDCap data. It offers a mechanism of communication between users on the project and provides a granular audit trail. This data resolution workflow, often called 'data queries' in clinical trials and studies, can be utilized either on a data entry
- Twilio SMS and Voice Call services for Surveys and Alerts
Table of Contents: INITIAL CONSIDERATIONS If you wish to use this service, ensure your IRB has approved the study for SMS communications! NOTE: It may 4+ weeks before a Twilio number can be released to a project team. BMIC will be unable to configure Twilio service in your project until the sub-account campaign registration is finalized by Twilios third-party
- API Token Requests
REDCap API The acronym 'API' stands for 'Application Programming Interface'. The REDCap API is an interface that allows external applications to connect to REDCap remotely. It is necessary to have an API in order to implement the REDCap Mobile App or to perform data import/export using languages like Tableau. API tokens requests are processed AFTER the REDCap
- REDCap Offline Mobile App
What is REDCap Mobile App App Concept The REDCap mobile app is an app that can be installed on a tablet or mobile device so that data may then be collected in an offline fashion on that device, after which it may then be synced back to this project on the REDCap server. The app is most useful when data collection will be performed where there is no internet service
- External Modules & Customizations Overview
External Modules are individual packages of software that can be enabled on your project by a REDCap administrator. Modules provide customizations and enhancements to REDCap's core functionalities. External Modules are not part of the REDCap software but instead add-on packages, typically created by software developers at other REDCap institutions. Be aware
- Multi-Language Management (MLM) Project Configuration
View the ‘How to use Multi-Language Management’ video within REDCap by navigating the MLM page found under ‘applications’ on the left hand project menu Initial Considerations The Multi-Language Management app (MLM) allows one to translate an entire project into various languages. This includes data entry forms, surveys, alerts, error notices, etc. REDCap does
- Record Labels, Auto-Numbering & Unique Identifiers
This article reviews the below topics related to Record keeping Unique Identifier: The first variable listed in your project is the unique identifier which links all data for a specific record across all instruments Auto-Numbering: REDCap is set to automatically number records by default Custom Record Label: Used to display a specified field next to the participants
- Promis & CATs (Computer Adaptive Tests)
CATs & PROMIS Instruments from the REDCap Shared Library PROMIS® (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) is a set of person-centered measures that evaluates and monitors physical, mental, and social health in adults and children. It can be used with the general population and with individuals living with chronic conditions. PROMIS questionnaires
- Project Dashboards
Initial Considerations Project Dashboards provide the capability to build webpages from the content in your project. It is a webpage generating tool which is found in the Applications Section of your project. A user must have Project Design & Setup privileges to see Project Dashboards in their left navigation pane. Each Project Dashboard has settings to allow
- Missing Data Codes
Initial Considerations Fields that have a blank/missing value may be marked with a custom 'Missing Data Code' to note why the value is blank. These missing codes may be used to aid in data analysis by specifying why a field lacks a value. To enable this feature below, enter both the codes AND their labels for all the categories of missing data that you wish to
- Double Data Entry
Initial Considerations Double data entry (DDE) should be used if the project intends to have data entered by 2 users, then confirmed by a reviewer and merged to a single record. DDE is intended to be used when all forms on a project should have data entered via DDE. The project would have 2 users assigned to enter data, the remaining users would be assigned as
- Gift Cards
Gift Card Incentives Initial Considerations REDCap projects can support the distribution of gift cards as compensation for participating in a study. However, it is important to know that it is not without caution. Please keep these concepts in mind as you plan your study: REDCap doesn't expose the IP address for the client response to an anonymous survey or
- Text to Speech
Text to Speech – Multilingual Support Initial Considerations REDCap offer multiple ways to support language translation such as the multilingual app and the text to speech. The two functions are very different: The Multi-lingual app translated the written word to another language The Text to Speech function reads the survey to the participant. When enabled,