NHG Research Database Platform (REDCap)
REDCap is an easy-to-use web application designed to support electronic data capture for research studies. REDCap was developed by staff at Vanderbilt University in 2004 in order to help researchers manage data for small/medium sized projects in a systematic manner.
REDCap is intended to be a primarily "Self-Service" tool where researchers can develop and deploy a REDCap Project with minimal IT Support. Users are expected to learn to use REDCap via the Tutorial videos, a built-in frequently asked questions knowledge bank, and embedded documentation. These guides all work together to guide the researcher in the learning and use of the system.
Researchers can quickly create web-based databases and data capture forms with special features like real-time data entry validation and easily export the collected data for analysis, without the need for in-depth technical knowledge.
The REDCap Consortium is composed of 1,920 active institutional partners in 103 countries who utilize and support REDCap in various ways. The National Healthcare Group (NHG) is a member of the REDCap consortium.
Click here to learn more about REDCap and its various features.
This installation of the REDCap system was started in 2016 and is hosted by NHG, and it is jointly administered and maintained by the NHG Research & Development Office's Informatics Unit and Integrated Health Information Systems Pte Ltd (IHiS).
LATEST NEWS
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[3 Jun 2019] Change in application process for NHG REDCap User-Accounts. 
With effect from 3 Jun, we will no longer be accepting REDCap User-Account Requests via e-document or PDF submissions. Applicants should now use the Online User-Account Request (NHG Intranet access required) to apply for REDCap User-Accounts.
- [20 Apr 2019] Notice of NHG REDCap Staging Server Shutdown { 26 to 29 April 2019 }
The NHG REDCap Staging Server will be shutdown for upgrading beginning from 26 April 2019, 5.30pm until 29 April 2019, 12pm.
+ During the Shutdown Period, there will be NO ACCESS to the Staging Server.
+ ALL PROJECTS on the Staging Server will be DELETED. No Backups will be made. (See Annex A)
+ ALL EXISTING STAGING SERVER USERS will also be required to login and re-activate their Staging Server Accounts if they still need access to the Staging Server. (See Annex B)
+ The NHG REDCap Production Server is NOT AFFECTED. Do not be confused between the Staging and Production Servers. They are not the same.
For more information, please read the REDCap Staging Server Upgrading Exercise document (Download here).
- [23 Jul 2018] Impact of Internet-surfing separation on NHG REDCap system
Due to the cyber-attack on SingHealth’s IT system, all public healthcare agencies have implemented Internet-surfing separation.
At this point, we do not expect any impact on the NHG REDCap system (for both the Staging and Production Servers) from the cyber-security measures being taken.
We are working with IHIS to ensure that all necessary security measures are being taken. We are closely monitoring the situation, and we will inform REDCap Users of any changes in the situation pertaining to the NHG REDCap system. Please contact us (redcap@nhg.com.sg) if you have any queries.
- [11 May 2018] The REDCap (Production Server) is now accessible via INTOUCH2.
The REDCap (Production Server) is now accesible to REDCap Users who have INTOUCH2 access. Click here for a guide to applying for INTOUCH2 access.
- [22 Jan 2018] Updated REDCap Project Request requirements
Due to updated IT security and the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) requirements, all Project Owners will now be required to have an activated REDCap (Production Server) User Account BEFORE any REDCap Project Request can be processed.
To avoid any unnecessary delay, we would advise all potential REDCap Project Owners, as well as Project Administrators, to submit their REDCap User Account Request Form for the REDCap Production Server and activate their Account BEFORE submitting any Project Requests.
ABOUT NHG REDCAP
NHG REDCap Introductory Roadshow Presentation slides
If your Department would like us to conduct a Presentation on REDCap and how it can benefit your research activities, please contact us at redcap@nhg.com.sg.
NHG REDCap - Frequently Asked Questions
REDCAP TRAINING SESSIONS
REDCap Basic Training Course 
The REDCap Basic Training Course is a 2-hour introductory course which provides new REDCap users with a starting point to learn how REDCap can be used for efficiently capturing research data.
This course will cover the major REDCap functions so that course participants will be able to use REDCap to support the data capture needs of a simple Research activity. In the practical session, course participants will build a REDCap Project via a series of guided exercises and learn how to use the built-in tools to manage a REDCap Project.
Upcoming Training Courses
NHG REDCAP LOGIN
NHG REDCap (Staging Server) Login
The REDCap Staging Server is intended for testing and learning purposes ONLY. Users CANNOT to use the REDCap Staging Server to collect or store any actual data. All detected Non-Compliance will be reported to the Cluster Research Committee. All Data on the Staging Server will be deleted periodically without notice.
NHG REDCap Production Server Login
The REDCap Production Server is the regulated REDCap environment in which approved Research activities are to be carried out in strict accordance to the requirements by the NHG Domain Specific Review Boards (DSRB), Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and any other applicable regulations where applicable to protect the Study Participants’ privacy and confidentiality. Access to any particular REDCap Project can only be assigned by the respective Project Owners (ie: Overall Study PI).
Note: Access to the NHG REDCap system is restricted to Authorized Users via the NHG Intranet only. All activities are logged.
The privacy of all REDCap Users is important to us. Please read our REDCap Personal Data Protection Policy, to understand how we handle your personal data.
NHG REDCAP PROJECT REQUEST AND USER ACCOUNT REQUEST FORMS & SYSTEM USAGE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT
- The NHG REDCap System Usage Agreement must be read, and accepted by all users of the NHG REDCap System (‘REDCap Users’).
- By using the NHG REDCap system, the REDCap Users agree to abide by the provisions of the NHG REDCap System Usage Agreement.
- REDCap Users understand that violating the provisions of this Agreement may constitute grounds for disciplinary actions as determined by applicable research regulations and NHG’s Policies and Procedures.
NHG REDCap System Usage Agreement (Version 1) 
It is important that all users read and understand this Agreement before using the REDCap system.
NHG REDCap Project Request Form (Version 4) 
Use this Form to apply for a new REDCap Project for your research activity (which have DSRB Ethics Approval).
IMPORTANT
[22 Jan 2018] Due to updated IT security and the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) requirements, all Project Owners will now be required to have an activated REDCap (Production Server) User Account BEFORE any REDCap Project Request can be processed.
To avoid any unnecessary delays, we would advise all potential REDCap Project Owners, as well as Project Administrators, to submit their online REDCap User Account Request (NHG Intranet access required) for the REDCap Production Server and activate their Account BEFORE submitting any Project Requests.
NHG REDCap Online User-Account Request (NHG Intranet access required) *
Use this online form to submit requests for individual REDCap accounts on the REDCap Staging and/or Production servers. All Applicants must be a NHG Staff member holding a valid Active Directory (ADID) account and a personal NHG email address, and personally submit the request.
* With effect from 3 June 2019, we will no longer accept REDCap Account requests via e-documents/PDF.
NHG REDCap User Account Creation Guide (Version 1.1)
This is a Step-by-Step guide for NHG Users to create and activate their NHG REDCap User Account(s). It also explains who are eligible to use the NHG REDCap System, and provides an overview of NHG REDCap User Account creation process.
NHG REDCAP USER GUIDES
NHG REDCap - User Account Creation Guide
This is a Step-by-Step guide for NHG Users to create and activate their NHG REDCap User Account(s). It also explains who are eligible to use the NHG REDCap System, and provides an overview of NHG REDCap User Account creation process.
NHG REDCap - Managing Users and User Rights in a REDCap Project
This is a quick guide to managing User Rights in a REDCap Project, and has been adapted for the National Healthcare Group (NHG).
NHG REDCap - Guide to applying for INTOUCH2 Access
This is a quick guide for REDCap users to apply for INTOUCH2 access.
REDCAP TRAINING VIDEOS AND RESOURCES
If you are new to REDCap, we highly recommend that you take some time to watch these videos below. The videos will help you to get started on the basics of the REDCap system and provide a general overview for some of REDCap’s preliminary concepts and features.
IMPORTANT
New versions of REDCap are released frequently, so the videos and other training resources below may reflect earlier software versions and thus may look slightly different than your system. Always refer to the REDCap software's built-in prompts and instructional text for the most current information.
Do note that any references to policies and regulatory requirements in these videos are NOT APPLICABLE to NHG's REDCap Users. Instead, NHG RECap users should refer to NHG's REDCap Policies for more information.
Official REDCap Training Videos
The Official REDCap Training Videos are split up into small videos which range from 5 to 15 minutes on various topics for easy viewing. This is the quickest way to learn the basics of using REDCap. We recommend that you watch the videos in sequence to built up your understanding of REDCap.
University of Colorado's REDCap Tutorial Videos (YouTube Playlist)
This series of ten narrated-PowerPoint slide videos are produced by the University of Colorado. These short videos give a succinct introduction to REDCap.
Institute of Translational Health Sciences REDCap Lecture series
This series of lecture-style videos listed below produced by the Institute of Translational Health Sciences, University of Washington take a detailed look at REDCap and its various functionalities. These are recommended for users who want to gain a further in-depth look at REDCap.
* REDCap Training Lectures by Bas de Veer, MS, Research Consultant. ITHS, University of Washington.
CONTACT US
For information and queries about the NHG Research Database Platform (REDCap), please contact us at redcap@nhg.com.sg.
If you have encounter any technical difficulties with REDCap, please email us with your:
- REDCap username (ie: ADID username),
- Project Title, and
- a description of the problem together with screen-capture where possible.
Please provide as much information as possible about the problem so that we can efficiently pin-point and troubleshoot the problem for you.
