Introduction to Using Redcap for Research

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Students will learn the purpose and benefits of using sophisticated software platforms such as REDCap for conducting research. Through in-class demonstrations and exercises, students will gain critical hands-on experience using various features of REDCap software, including creating new projects and assigning user rights; development vs. production mode; participant tracking; project calendars and scheduling features; data collection and management; customizable survey design and administration mode; database design; data import and export functions; default and custom reporting tools; audit trails; file sharing; interoperability with other data systems (EMR) and software, including common reporting tools (Excel) and statistical packages (SPSS, SAS, R); and more. Students will learn about the HIPAA compliance standards of REDCap and how the same databases can be used across sites in a multisite study. Students will apply their skills to a proposal for using REDCap to address a specific research objective of their choosing.