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REDCap Tip of the Month

One of the great things about using data collection software is its ability to automate otherwise tedious or redundant tasks. To pull previously collected data into fields within a single project, use REDCap’s piping feature. Similarly, to pipe data into an instrument at various points...

Certain research studies seek to capture the same data over time in order to track change and progress. Longitudinal projects in REDCap can enable smooth, timely data collection and minimize the set-up burden of repeatedly used instruments. Enabling longitudinal data collection in REDCap allows any form...

As your volume of reports in REDCap grows, they can become unruly and difficult to manage. Having the ability to organize or hide reports in the left-hand navigation pane of your project can mitigate this challenge. Now, with "Add/Edit Reports" privileges, you can create folders...

Transmitting or discussing participant details in a secure manner can be a challenge. Email is an un-secure method of communication and therefore almost always discouraged. REDCap has solved this issue with a feature called, “REDCap Messenger”. REDCap Messenger is a communication platform built directly into REDCap...

Have you ever struggled to write survey questions which read more naturally? For instance, consider gender-neutral phrasing. REDCap’s piping feature might be able to help with that. Piping allows you take any previously entered value (like a first name) and display it anywhere else within the...