RESEARCH ELECTRONIC DATA CAPTURE (REDCAP) FOR BUILDING AND MANAGING DATABASES FOR POPULATION-BASED BIOMEDICAL STUDIES

Abstract

The paper presents the main principles of applying Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) system to data collection and data storage in population-based biomedical studies. Advantages and limitations of using REDCap as well as possibilities for obtaining intermediate reports, descriptive statistics and data management are presented from the point of view of research project logistics using the Eastern Siberia PCOS Epidemiology & Phenotype (ESPEP) population-based study as an example.