Redcap Med Cmu

REDCap is a secure web application used primarily for building and managing online surveys and research databases. At Chiang Mai University, it is the standard platform for medical and public health researchers to collect and store study data securely. Common Uses & Survey Examples

คณะแพทยศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่ Key Steps to Move to Production at Med CMU Finalize Design : Ensure all fields, branching logic , and data validations are tested in Development mode. Request Approval Med CMU projects , you must submit a REDCap Project Registration form to the Research Administration. Governance Check : Real data should only be stored in the system after the project status changes redcap med cmu

• Use the “Repeating Instruments” feature for longitudinal follow‑ups.
• Set up user rights carefully – give “data entry only” access to assistants.
• Test your survey on mobile – many field clinicians use phones/tablets.
• Take advantage of the REDCap API if you want to connect with hospital EMRs (epic, etc.), but check CMU’s IT policies first.

Common Use Cases:

2. Advanced Branching Logic & Calculated Fields

• Data collection and storage
• Online survey creation and management
• Participant tracking and management
• Data validation and quality control
• Reporting and data export

• Your IRB approval letter (or exemption letter).
• The project title.
• The end date of the study.
• Confirmation of data storage needs (identifiable vs. de-identified).

Note: Approval typically takes 3-5 business days. REDCap is a secure web application used primarily

• No built-in complex randomization (e.g., adaptive or stratified block) – must use external tools or custom code.
• Limited native imaging capabilities (handles file uploads but not DICOM viewers).
• Requires institutional server maintenance (IT support overhead).
• Thai language interface available but some admin pages remain English-only.