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REDCap supports studies that collect clinical data and allows for a variety of data capture workflows.
Source Document: Paper CRFs
Benefits: N/A
Drawbacks: Incomplete data potential and transcription errors can occur.
Site Monitoring? Involved
Source Document: Electronic CRFs (REDCap)
Benefits: Eliminates the risk of transcription errors, data entry and data capture are done at the same time, automated warnings and range checks on the data being entered
Drawbacks: N/A
Site Monitoring? Not usually
Source Document: Paper PROs
Benefits: Preferred by some participants who are not accustomed to technology, or some scales which require paper forms
Cons: Potential for incomplete data and transcription errors
Site Monitoring? Yes
Source Document: Electronic PROs (REDCap Surveys)
Benefits: There is no risk of transcription errors, data entry and data capture are completed at the same time, automated warnings and range checks can be put in place to validate data as it is entered, data collection can take place in the clinic or at home (via email)
Cons: N/A
Site Monitoring? Not usually