Thank you for sharing your experience with data collection!
My institute, Phramongkutalo College of Medicine, also utilizes REDCap for data collection and has found it to be a highly valuable tool, particularly for gathering survey data. We find this tool to be incredibly beneficial, particularly within the realm of survey data management.
One of the key advantages REDCap offers is the automated generation of data dictionaries. This feature significantly streamlines the data organization process compared to platforms like Google Forms, where manual creation of data dictionaries is often necessary. This automation not only saves valuable time but also reduces the risk of human error associated with manual data entry.