Features

Online or offline project design Online using the Online Designer or offline using a “data dictionary” template in Microsoft Excel that can be uploaded later into REDCap. Availability Software is available at no cost for REDCap Consortium Partners. Secure and web-based Input data or build an online survey or database from anywhere in the world over a secure web connection with authentication and data logging. Fast and flexible Conception to production-level database or survey in less than one day. Multi-site access REDCap databases/surveys can be used by researchers from multiple sites and institutions. Autonomous utilization Research groups have complete autonomy and control to add new users. Fully customizable You are in total control of shaping your database or survey. Audit trails For tracking data manipulation and user activity. Automated export procedures For seamless data downloads to Excel, PDF, and common statistical packages (SPSS, SAS, Stata, R). A built-in project calendar A scheduling module Ad hoc reporting tools Many advanced features Such as branching logic, file uploading, and calculated fields. A quick and easy software installation process So that you can get REDCap running and fully functional in a matter of minutes. Regulatory compliance REDCap can be installed in a variety of environments for compliance with such standards as HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11, FISMA (low, moderate, high), and international standards. Because *you* have direct and total control over your system, REDCap is fully personalized to meet your security policies and user needs. Interoperability with health records This is done through the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) web service inside of an EHR which can pull structured data into REDCap using OAuth2 authorization. To learn more visit the Clinical Data Interoperability Services (CDIS) page. Available in multiple languages Several language translations have already been compiled for REDCap (e.g. Chinese, French, German, Portuguese), and it is anticipated that other languages will be available in full versions of REDCap soon. If any REDCap consortium partner is able and willing to contribute a translation of REDCap into a new language, we are very much interested in acquiring your help.

Background

REDCap is server software. It is not something that a user installs on a personal computer. REDCap must be installed on a local web server by your organization’s internal IT staff, after which users will then be able to access REDCap online, through any device’s web browser. Your organization’s server environment can be physical/on-premise OR it can be virtual/cloud-based. Regardless, your organization’s internal IT staff must handle all aspects of REDCap installation, maintenance, and support.

REDCap users can collect their REDCap data in a mobile app on an iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet. The REDCap Mobile App adds a new dimension to REDCap’s versatility by providing users with a tool for offline data collection, particularly in environments with poor Internet connectivity.