About REDCap for researchers
REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure online tool for collecting and managing research data. It is available to researchers in NSW public health Local Health Districts, Networks and pillars, through the Office for Health and Medical Research (OHMR).
For more information including:
- terms of use
- training resources
- login.
REDCap includes:
- auto-export to excel and common statistical programs including SPSS, SAS, Stata and R
- a built-in project calendar and scheduling module
- ad hoc reporting tools
- advanced functions such as branching logic, file uploads and calculated fields.
REDCap can be used for all non-commercial health research purposes including:
- surveys
- clinical trials
- laboratory-based studies
- health services research
- consumer engagement projects
- clinical registries.
Get access to REDCap
All NSW Health employees with an email address @health.nsw.gov.au will automatically have access to REDCap, login using your Stafflink ID and password.
External collaborator access
If you don't have an @health.nsw.gov.au email you will need to apply for access. You will also need to assign a sponsor from the LHD.
Complete and submit the REDCap user access form.
Request a REDCap project
If you are a NSW Health employee and want to request a REDCap project you will need to complete and submit the REDCap project request form. Only NSW Health employees can request projects.
If you need more help or have any questions you can contact: WSLHD-REDCap@health.nsw.gov.au
Support with your statistics
Part-time statisticians are available to support research across hospitals in the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Research and Education Network.
They can help you with:
- designing your study, including choosing the right sample size and assessing statistical power
- analysing your data
- interpreting your results.
To find out more or to book an appointment contact the Research and Education Network office.
Guidance on generative AI
The NSW Health AI Taskforce has been setup to guide the use of different types of AI in the public health system, and an updated framework is being developed. Digital Health Solutions is representing Western Sydney LHD on the Taskforce.
The WSLHD AI Ethics Assurance Assessment (DOCX 33.46KB) is to ensure that research that uses AI is considering the 5 Mandatory Ethical Principles:
- community benefit and possible harms
- fairness
- privacy and security
- transparency
- accountability.
While Generative AI offers significant advantages and opportunities for healthcare, it also brings challenges that demand careful oversight, especially in the areas of:
- ethics
- safety
- governance
- sustainability
- privacy
- security
- compliance with regulations.
To learn more visit the Digital NSW Generative AI: basic guidance.