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Review: REDCap at CMU Faculty of Medicine

Troubleshooting Common "REDCap Med CMU" Issues

Even experienced users encounter hiccups. Here are solutions to the most frequent problems:

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.” redcap med cmu

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.” Review: REDCap at CMU Faculty of Medicine Troubleshooting

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.” “REDCap is much more flexible than Excel and

Why CMU Medical Researchers Love REDCap

At Chiang Mai University (CMU), the Faculty of Medicine handles dozens of active clinical trials and observational studies. Before REDCap, many teams relied on Excel or paper forms – error-prone and difficult to audit. Now, with CMU’s dedicated REDCap instance:

1. Faster data entry – Mobile-friendly forms work on tablets during patient visits.
2. Automated data validation – Rules prevent out-of-range values or missing fields.
3. Audit trails – Every change is logged, essential for regulatory compliance.
4. Easy collaboration – Multi-site studies with other Thai or international hospitals (e.g., Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital).

1. Choose Your Strategy

• Online Surveyor: For participants to fill out at home (e.g., quality of life questionnaires).
• RedCAP Database: For research assistants entering data from paper charts or phone calls.