The REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) eConsent framework was informed by nearly 5 years of discussion with researchers, Vanderbilt IRB analysts and legal counsel, developers, and prospective participant users, in addition to conversations with stakeholders across the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Network and the Trial Innovation Network (TIN)
What is eConsent?
Electronic consent (eConsent) is a platform for consenting research participants using a computer-based consent form in lieu of the traditional paper documentation. The eConsent forms are distributed through an online survey to consent patients remotely or on site. eConsents can be accessed on a computer, mobile phone, or tablet and participants are able to sign the consent form electronically by typing their name or utilizing REDCap’s Signature field type with a stylus, mouse, or finger.