Survey Smarts: Finding the best tool dor Health Data Collection
Session overview
There are almost endless choices available when choosing a survey or data collection tool for your research, but which is the best? Is there a single solution that fits all cases? This webinar looks at some of the most popular, accessible, secure, and useful survey tools available including REDCap, MS Forms, Qualtrics, and others. Attendees will gain an understanding of the issues surrounding selection of an appropriate survey tool for their research.
During this session we will cover:
- Security and collaboration
- Ease of use
- Extensibility and customisation
- End-user experience
- Availability of help and support
DATE
Wednesday 6th August 2025, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location
Microsoft Teams - Once you have registered the meeting link will be provided in the confirmation email and calender invitation.
About the Presenter
Shaun Grady is a Senior Health Informatician within the Data Sciences platform at Hunter Medical Research Institute and manages the Data Sciences Research Training Program. Shaun has been developing and delivering research training across Australia since 2019, and is now focusing these efforts on providing training opportunities for researchers in the Hunter New England area and regional NSW. Shaun is originally a Radiation Therapist by training with specific research interests in role development, clinical process improvement and utilisation of health data.
Who are the Rural Research Collaborative Learning Network (RR-CLaN)?
The RR-CLaN is a rural led initiative that aims to provide high-quality research education and training to healthcare staff working in rural, regional and remote areas. Our aim is to provide you with the education and training opportunities to build key skills in how to use and undertake research to improve healthcare delivery.
RR-CLaN collaborators:
NSW: Central Coast Local Health District; Far West Local Health District; Hunter New England Local Health District; Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District; Mid North Coast Local Health District; Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Northern New South Wales Local Health District; Southern New South Wales Local Health District; Western New South Wales Local Health District; Health Education and Training Institute (HETI).
QLD: Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (supporting Townsville Hospital and Health Service; Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service; Mackay Hospital and Health Service; North West Hospital and Health Service; Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service); Darling Downs Health Innovation and Research Collaborative; Darling Downs, South West Hospital and Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.