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Research: Research Process

Research Data Management

Research Data Lifecycle by UK Data Service (1:40)


Data Management Tools

REDCap is preferentially supported by WA Department of Health and is the database of choice for safely entering, storing and reporting on data.

For more REDCap Resources see the Research Education Program information on this page.

Covidence

Covidence is an online platform designed to assist you to efficiently manage your literature review process. The software supports you through the planning, conducting, and reporting of your review online and enables easy collaboration with colleagues, both within and outside of your institution. 

Covidence requires a subscription (not available at WNHS) - free for Cochrane authors.  More information can be found here.

Free to download resources are available - click here

 


Data Management Guides


Data Services

WNHS Research Hub

The WNHS Research Hub, established in 2025 and staffed by a Research Support Officer, a Biostatistician and a Governance Officer, provides support with the following:

  • developing research questions
  • writing and submitting a proposal
  • data analysis for low/negligible risk projects
  • advice on governance and grant applications

The WNHS Staff Library supports the Research Hub with literature searching assistance and training.

The WNHS Research Hub is located on level 2, A Block, East Wing, and can be contacted by email: wnhs.research@health.wa.gov.au or phone: 6458 1322

Research Education Program

The Research Education Program is an open access resource provided by the Child and Adolescent Health Service, Department of Research.  

The Program provides valuable educational resources to support staff and students of any clinical discipline and level of experience to undertake high quality, meaningful research, including: 

Resources

Research Governance


Research Ethics


Research Funding and Grants

Research Education Modules and Workshops


Reporting Guidelines and Standards