REDCap Tips & Tricks: Data Entry

The ITHS REDCap Tips and Tricks series is designed to support researchers get the most out of REDCap in their translational science work. This month’s installment focuses on Data Entry, offering guidance to best utilize your REDCap account. 

When it comes to data entry on REDCap, there are 3 key things to remember:

• • How to safely delete individual forms within records by adjusting user rights
  • When and why to move your project from development to production mode to best protect your data
  • How to set up and use secondary unique fields to maintain accurate and consistent data across participants if needed

These are important to making your REDCap experience a success.

Learn the best ways to manage your REDCap data with the Data Entry Course on the Translational Research Education Engine (TREE) Learning Management System (LMS). This course provides an overview of data management within your REDCap account.

You can access this and several other REDCap courses now, on demand, via TREE.

Please note that the REDCap course content is updated regularly to reflect software changes. For the most accurate and current information, please be sure to check TREE for all the latest updates.