7/15/14
Terri Shkuda
Research Informatics
redcap@hmc.psu.edu
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Import data in Rows/Columns
When importing Longitudinal data, must include
event name
For all multiple choice you need to import codes
If you have any Multiple Answers (checkboxes)
questions, REDCap will record a “0” for each possible
response until you edit the field later by checking the
response (of which it will then convert to a “1.” Even
if you import a data collection form where this
question hasn’t been answered (or the form has not
even been completed), it will still import 0s for each
of the unchecked responses.
Variable names must match between REDCap and
CSV file
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Study ID must be first column
Cannot import calculated fields, also when you
import data that is used in a calculated field, you
will need to save the form containing the
calculation in order for it to be saved to the
database.
If a value already exists in a field and then you
import a file that contains an empty cell for that
field, the value will not be deleted. You can only
delete responses by editing the form within
REDCap.
Fields do not need to be in order.
Not all fields must be in import file.
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Custom Record Label and Secondary ID can be
displayed if enabled.
Columns are ordered first by Arm, then Event,
then Form name.
Arm 1
Event
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Event
Arm 2
Arm 3
Event
Can visually see records on multiple arms
Enabling floating headers (only for the current
page)
New Features
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The Survey Queue
◦ REDCap provides a link to the Survey Queue instead of
individual surveys.
◦ Using conditional logic, specific surveys will display for
the participant based on a criteria.
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New Reporting/Export Tool
◦ Customized access by users, DAGs and reports can be
limited to viewing and/or exporting.
◦ Field choices to include ANDs and ORs
◦ Filter by Record or DAGs
New Features
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PROMIS (Patient Reported Outcome
Measurement Information System) CAT forms
(Computer Adaptive Testing)
◦ A questionnaire that will result in a score to
determine the patients’ state of wellbeing or
suffering, ability or lack of ability to function. It is
NIH funded.
◦ The questions offered adapts to the patient based
on their prior responses.
◦ REDCap will return the score of the CAT form along
with the data.
Improvements
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Use of datediff in DQ module
Will allow tabbing to checkbox and not skipping over for data entry
Field comments can be edited and deleted and the editing/deleting can
be enabled from the Optional Customization menu
New privileges added to Data Resolution: 1) open only, 2) open and
respond
Field comments and Data Resolution comments will be logged.
Users with read only rights can add/edit/delete the Field Comments on
the form
For Yes/No and True/False, the Add New Field will display the choices
and their coding
Lock/E-sign status on Record Status Dashboard
Copying a Production project will all that user to have User Rights
access.
Radio/Dropdown now are displayed in PDF as circles rather than squares
(no longer confused with checkboxes)