Redcap Med Cmu Site

Review: REDCap at CMU Faculty of Medicine 1. Overview REDCap is a secure, web-based application for building and managing online surveys and databases. At Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Medicine (Med CMU) , REDCap is widely used for clinical research, epidemiology studies, patient registries, and multi-center trials. 2. Key Features Utilized at Med CMU | Feature | Application at CMU | |---------|--------------------| | Secure data entry | Patient clinical data, lab results, follow-ups | | Audit trails | Full change history for regulatory compliance | | Role-based access | Different permissions for clinicians, nurses, data managers | | Automated validations | Range checks, logic jumps, missing data alerts | | Export to SPSS / R | Direct export for statistical analysis | | Multi-site support | Used for collaborations with other Thai and international hospitals | 3. Advantages for Med CMU Researchers

Cost-effective – Free for academic/non-profit research (institutional license). 21 CFR Part 11 compliant (with add-on module) – Suitable for clinical trials. Offline data collection – Mobile app allows data capture in rural/remote clinics (common in Northern Thailand). Built-in randomization module – Used for controlled trials. CALPADS integration – Can link with CMU’s Hospital Information System (HIS) for research extracts.

4. Common Use Cases at Med CMU

COVID-19 patient registry and follow-up studies. Oncology outcomes research (cancer registry extension). Non-communicable disease (NCD) cohort studies (diabetes, hypertension). Medical education research (surveying students and residents). Pharmacovigilance and adverse event reporting. redcap med cmu

5. User Feedback (Simulated based on typical academic user reviews) Positive:

“REDCap is much more flexible than Excel and far cheaper than commercial EDC. The CMU REDCap team provides good local support and training.”

Constructive Criticism:

“Initial project setup can be time-consuming for complex instruments. The reporting module is basic; we often export to R or Stata for advanced analytics.”

From a clinical fellow:

“The offline mobile app is a lifesaver for our rural diabetes study. Sync works well when we return to hospital Wi-Fi.” Review: REDCap at CMU Faculty of Medicine 1

6. Limitations Noted by CMU Users

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.