Mr Shaun Grady1
1Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, Australia
Biography:
Shaun Grady is a Senior Health Informatician within the Data Management & Health Informatics stream at Hunter Medical Research Institute and manages the Data Sciences Research Training Program. Shaun is originally a Radiation Therapist by training with specific research interests in digital health delivery, clinical process improvement and utilisation of health data.
Abstract:
Background
Digital tools are integral to the delivery of research and health interventions, however many researchers face both budgetary and technical barriers that limit their ability to either or adopt or create their own software for this purpose. This presentation outlines how REDCap can be repurposed to deliver high-quality digital interventions at scale in a research context. Originally designed for health data collection, REDCap offers powerful features such as automated survey delivery, branching logic, and secure participant tracking, making it an ideal platform for both research and behavioural health programs.
Actions and Outcomes
Drawing on examples from multiple studies, we demonstrate how REDCap has been adapted to deliver interactive interventions, engaging educational content, and tailored messaging to research participants, without the need for custom software development. We also discuss strategies for overcoming common limitations, including user interface constraints and mobile responsiveness, by integrating REDCap with simple external tools.
This session will be particularly valuable for research teams, health service and infrastructure managers, and digital health developers working in resource-constrained environments. Attendees will leave with practical implementation tips and a renewed perspective on how to extract maximum value from existing infrastructure to support digital health equity, scale, and sustainability.
Conclusion
By reimagining tools already within reach, we can reduce development time and cost, while maintaining all the rigour, security, and participant engagement required in research.