Hashing Identification Dystonia Module

Overview

Summary

Key Value
Official Name WusmHashingIdentification
Short Description Creates hash value for identification of records based upon persons name and birthdate for either International or United States (slight differences in hash method).
Author David L. Heskett (Washington University School of Medicine Institute for Informatics)
Homepage URL https://github.com/davidheskettwustl/WusmHashingIdentification
Most Recent Update 2019-08-02
Version Number v1.6.0
Complexity Low
Setup Time Lengthy
Viewable by Users? Yes
Security Risks None
Does data leave REDCap? No

Description

Creates hash value for identification of records based upon persons name and birthdate for either International or United States (slight differences in hash method). Includes capability for handling a prefix added to the record ID

User Notes

Enabling the Module (after installation)

To use this module in REDCap, enable the WusmHashingIdentification module in the External Modules page of your REDCap project.

Searching for the module
Search for the "WusmHashingIdentification" module (enlarged image)
Post module installation dialog
"WusmHashingIdentification" module post-installation dialog(enlarged image)

After selecting "Enable a module", you can search for and enable the Hashing Identification Dystonia Module module.

Searching for the module
Search for the "WusmHashingIdentification" module (enlarged image)
Post module installation dialog
"WusmHashingIdentification" module post-installation dialog(enlarged image)

Technical Notes

Common Troubleshooting Issues

  • Hashing the value

Module Setup Notes

  1. This module requires new fields in the REDcap project and configuration within the external module configuration page

Updated on August 7, 2025