The Survey and Data Management Core (SDMC) provides comprehensive, high-quality survey data collection and management services that support research conducted by investigators and staff throughout the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center and the greater Harvard medical and research community.
The Core’s capabilities ensure that survey data collection utilizes cutting-edge methods and contemporary best practices. Services include:
- Research protocol development
- Survey question and assessment methodology
- Questionnaire and interview guide design
- Mail- and web-based survey development and management
- Cognitive testing of new instruments
- Qualitative research, including focus groups, cognitive testing, and key informant interviews
- Customized database and process tracking systems for managing cross-sectional and longitudinal data
- Identification of potential subjects and sample frames
- Medical record review
- Data entry, training and oversight of project staff