11 ways you can use text messaging to get more out of REDCap. If you’re a programmer, this will provide you with some features you can build into a DIY system. If you’re a researcher and looking for ways to get more from REDCap by integrating text messaging, Mosio can help. For more information about how Mosio integrates into REDCap and offers more robust text messaging use cases, please visit https://www.mosio.com

1. 11 WAYS TEXT MESSAGING MAKES
REDCAP DATA CAPTURE
SOFTWARE EVEN MORE
POWERFUL
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2. Many of us recognize REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture
software), created and managed by Vanderbilt University, as a
leading tool for building and managing online surveys and
databases.
This secure, web-based data collection software is often utilized by
research clients who want to create successful, organized, and
efficient projects.
Mosio works with many clients to integrate its two-way text
messaging software for research into REDCap. Whether you are a
REDCap Admin, Developer at your organization looking for new
ideas, or a research team looking for interesting ways to integrate
text messaging into your research projects via REDCap, we hope
you’ll find a nugget or two in the list.
11 Ways Text Messaging Makes REDCap Data Capture Software
Even More Powerful

3. Surveys
SMS surveys sent to study participants make collecting data
easy and efficient.
Patients can respond to survey questions via text with a
simple alphanumerical response, Y or N (yes or no) or create
their own free response.
A text message is a hassle-free way to eliminate common
multi-step processes (sending participants a paper or e-mail
survey to mail back to study coordinator) that make patients
less likely to respond.

4. Text messaging also gives you the option to send participants
a link to a more in-depth, web-based SMS survey.
Since most mobile device users utilize smart phones with
web access, it’s easy to click on your text link and complete
the survey right then and there.
Web Survey URLs

5. To further ensure a response, you have the option to send an
automated message if the survey hasn’t been completed
within a certain time frame.
This extra step can increase participant responses,
increasing your overall data collection
Survey Reminders

6. Alerts
Text alerts can get your message across to both large groups or
certain individuals.
Alerts provide an excellent opportunity to recruit participants or
advertise your study.
You have the option to send broad or targeted alerts based on
study demographics.
Alerts can also be used to send important information to all
participants in a single study.

7. Text-based reminders help keep your study participants on track.
You can send a reminder for almost anything: appointment
reminders, medication reminders, participant stat-tracking,
journaling, and at-home self-testing
Reminders

8. Appointment reminders delivered via text message have the ability
to drastically reduce missed appointments.
Voicemail and e-mail reminders can often go unchecked until it’s
too late.
A text reminder increases the chance of your appointment
reminder being seen, noted, and followed-up.
Appointment Reminders

9. Patient medication adherence is extremely important in producing
accurate study results.
Sending out a text reminder is a non-intrusive way to remind
patients to take their medication. Patient can also be asked to
respond with a simple alphanumerical character if they have taken
their medication on that particular day.
Increased patient medication compliance leads to more accurate
data for your study.
Medication Adherence

10. Studies rely on patient compliance - ultimately, the study’s
success comes down to the most important group of individuals
in the process: the participants.
Text messaging increases compliance by directly engaging
participants, making it easier for them to stick with the study
(reminders, alerts,) and giving them timely advice, information
and updates.
SMS messaging creates an opportunity for participants to feel
supported and guided, making them more likely to adhere to
study protocols.
Study Compliance Reminders

11. These messages are timed and based on your study protocol.
Certain days, weeks, or months of your study require different
efforts from your patients.
A text-based intervention may be useful in making participants
aware of any important changes they may have to make during
the course of the study (medication dosage, lifestyle changes,)
or even making patients aware of testing results and the need to
make changes based on these results.
Text-Based Interventions

12. Mobile photo messaging gives you another route to obtain
important data.
Although texting a photo can’t always take the place of an in-
person site visit or appointment, there are times when it can be
an extremely helpful substitute.
You can ask patients to respond to text with pictures of
medications to help ensure compliance, a photo of their
health/symptom tracking journal, or even at-home test results
(vital signs or blood glucose testing, for example.)
Collect Data via Mobile Photos

13. Encouragement and continuous motivation are both extremely
important for research study participants.
Send a text to let them know how much you appreciate their
participation in the study.
Participants volunteer their time, energy and health to further
clinical research, so make sure to remind them how their
dedication is making a positive impact.
Motivate and Retain Study Participants

14. Reward study participants with gift codes of your choice via SMS
text.
Texting a gift code makes rewards easily and immediately
accessible.
Offer incentive for completing your surveys on time, attending
appointments, texting photographical data or fulfilling any of your
important study requirements.
Deliver Incentives

15. Combining data collection software with text messaging and third
party software is where things can truly become innovative.
You can send an SMS to remind patients to sync their wearable
devices (fitness tracking, heart rate or blood pressure monitoring.)
As more labs and testing facilities allow for direct-to-patient
services, you can auto-text patients to inform them that blood test
results are ready, or testing outcomes are available to view.
Text allows for information and data sharing in an extremely
efficient manner.
Text Messages Triggered From 3rd Party Software or
Devices

16. While we’ve brought up 11 ways text messaging can enhance and integrate with REDCap and research
data collection software, the options are limitless.
We encourage both current and potential clients to get creative in thinking of ways to integrate text
messaging with their own unique study goals. Contact Mosio’s Development team. We’d love to discuss
how text messaging can augment the success of your REDCap-utilized studies.
Conclusion

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