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.
Difference between REDCap Mobile App and MyCap, consider this information
