What is MyCap and how do I use it?
- Christopher Sorensen
MyCap is an extension to REDCap that lets researchers capture patient reported outcomes using a participant’s phone or tablet. MyCap is similar to REDCap surveys in that participants enter data which is then synchronized to the researcher’s REDCap project. REDCap surveys are administered through a web browser whereas MyCap “tasks” are administered through a custom designed mobile application for Android and iOS devices.
For more information about MyCap, please go to https://projectmycap.org/
MyCap Features
MyCap has many features in addition to capturing basic task data:
· Offline access: Participants may complete tasks without internet connectivity. Data are stored in an encrypted database on the device and synchronized to REDCap when possible.
· Active tasks: Some tasks utilize the device’s hardware sensors to capture steps taken, sound, images, video, heart rate, and more.
See http://researchkit.org/docs/docs/ActiveTasks/ActiveTasks.html for information on active tasks.
· Scheduling: Flexible scheduling for one-time tasks, repeating tasks, and permanent tasks.
· Reminders: Participants receive a notification on their device when a task is due.
· Secure text messaging: Researchers may send a message to an individual participant or an announcement to all participants.
· Customization: Researchers use the MyCap module within REDCap to define informational screens, specify contact information, choose a color scheme.
· Security: The MyCap mobile app protects participant data by requiring a 6-digit passcode to unlock the app.
· Multi-project support: A participant may join multiple projects on a single device..
To Demo MyCap
Go to the Project MyCap Webpage. https://projectmycap.org/
Install MyCap from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to “TRY IT OUT” and click “Begin Demo” under Demo 1.