Please note: The material in this page is intended to: 1) describe OHSU's model of support and OCTRI operations, and 2) supplement the help material integrated into REDCap itself. If you are interested in learning more about this feature, check REDCap for a video, check the REDCap FAQ, and review the documentation in REDCap.


Description

Add data and/or static text to a record name (e.g., record ID) displayed with the record in REDCap, such as on data collection instruments, in reports, and  in the drop-down lists when choosing a record and at the top of the page after being selected.

Feature Type

Elective additional customization component available on every project.

Fees

No charges for use or for setup or basic help via drop-in and email.

Eligible Projects/Project Status Dependency

  • Recommended Project Status at Setup = Development
  • Support Track 
    • Standard Service for Research 
    • Standard Service for Non-Research

Request Process

  • Does not need to be requested.
  • Standard elective functionality that is available for use, out of the box, on every project.

REDCap Skills, Experience, Knowledge

  • Advanced syntax for variable names.
  • For longitudinal projects, advanced syntax for unique event names.

Installation, Configuration and Implementation

User Permissions

User will need permission enabled for the Project Design & Setup user right.

magnifying glass tilted right Find: the Custom Record Label

Access the Custom Record label via Project Setup tab > Enable optional modules and customizations > Additional customizations (button) > Set a Custom Record Label

Help and Support

Email and drop-in help are available for help setting up or trouble shooting the Custom Record Label.

Set Up Notes

  • Video training 
  • Define the label
    • Navigate to Project Setup tab > Enable optional modules and customizations.
    • Click on Additional customizations (button).
    • In the pop up modal, check the box beside Set a Custom Record Label.
    • In the Custom Record Label text input, enter variable name(s), and if needed event name(s).
    • Click the Save button.


  • Test the label
    • Navigate to Add/Edit records page via Left hand nav menu > Date Collection section > Add / Edit Records link.
    • Click on the choose an existing record drop-down to confirm the data or text had been added to the label.

Support Track Availability

Standard Service for Research

Self Service for Research

Standard Service for Non-Research

This is elective functionality, meaning it is available, out of the box, on every project and can be set up by a project builder to meet study specific requirements through self-directed instruction. 

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