REDCap at Horizon REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure, browser-based platform for building and managing research databases and surveys. Horizon Health Network hosts REDCap within the Government of New Brunswick’s data centre infrastructure. Use REDCap for REB-approved research, quality improvement, and specific operational projectsPlease note that REDCap is NOT intended for clinical-care records use LOG IN TO REDCap REQUEST ACCOUNT / PROJECT USER GUIDE (PDF) What is REDCap REDCap is a secure, web-based platform used worldwide to capture research data. While REDCap is tailored for research data collection, it is flexible enough for any type of data. Its user-friendly design requires no technical background, enabling researchers to independently set up and manage their projects. Learn more at Project REDCap. Why Use REDCap at Horizon Horizon REDCap is Canadian-hosted, secure, and aligned with Horizon privacy and HRPP/REB requirements. It supports Horizon investigators and external collaborators in multi-site studies and quality improvement projects, with robust tools for data capture, role-based permissions, and governance. Appropriate Use Research studies (include institutional approval number from Letter of Institutional Review and Approval in requests) Databases/registries (include institutional approval number in requests) Quality improvement / program evaluation projects Operational support projects (avoid Personal Health Information [PHI] unless necessary and approved) NOT for data required for clinical care All users must accept the Terms of Acceptable Use Who Can Access REDCap Horizon staff and physicians involved in research, quality improvement, or approved operational projects External collaborators listed on approved study documentation Students/trainees with a Horizon sponsor (PI/supervisor) *Accounts require annual re-approval (email reminders are sent) How to Get Started Submit the account/project request form Provide REB documentation for research/registry projects (institutional approval #, letter, protocol) Log in to REDCap HERE Request Access Log in User Guide (PDF) Features Online designer & data dictionary Branching logic & calculated fields Longitudinal & multi-site designs Surveys & scheduling Audit trails & user roles Data Access Groups (site-level partitions) Automated email notifications Exports: Excel, SPSS, SAS, Stata, R Mobile & offline options (where supported) APIs for integrations (advanced users) Data Security & Privacy Hosted within the Government of New Brunswick’s secure data centre User authentication, role-based access, and project-level permissions Audit trails, encrypted backups, and secure Transport Layer Security (TLS) connections Projects must follow study approvals and data governance requirements Training & Resources HHN REDCap User Guide (PDF) Built-in training videos and FAQs (REDCap toolbar after login) REDCap Video Library (ProjectRedCap.org) Occasional workshops / drop-ins (as offered by Horizon Research Services) Support & Contact Research Services provides account setup, project creation, and administrative support at no cost. Specialized assistance (e.g., survey/database building) may be available on a fee-for-service basis (capacity-dependent). Questions about eligibility, access, or collaboration? Email REDCap@HorizonNB.ca.