> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.carelane.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Exports & Reports

> Generate data exports and reports from your study

Carelane provides flexible export capabilities to extract study data in various formats for analysis, reporting, and regulatory submissions.

## Exports Overview

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  <Card title="Export Types" icon="file-export" href="/exports-reports/export-types">
    Available export formats and their use cases.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reports" icon="chart-bar" href="/exports-reports/reports">
    Built-in reports and analytics.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Export Management" icon="gear" href="/exports-reports/export-management">
    Create, download, and manage exports.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Available Export Formats

| Format               | Type                        | Description                        |
| -------------------- | --------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| **FHIR JSON**        | `json-fhir-all-data`        | Complete study data in FHIR format |
| **Sites CSV**        | `csv-all-sites-metadata`    | Site information in tabular format |
| **Participants CSV** | `csv-all-participants-data` | Participant data in tabular format |

## Export Process

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Exports">
    Go to Study > Exports.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Export Type">
    Choose the format that meets your needs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Options">
    Set any filters or options for the export.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate">
    Start the export generation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download">
    Download the completed export file.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Export Status

Exports have three statuses:

| Status        | Description                             |
| ------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| **Pending**   | Export is being generated               |
| **Completed** | Export is ready for download            |
| **Error**     | Export failed; retry or contact support |

## Data Included

### FHIR Export

Complete study data:

* Research study resource
* All participants (ResearchSubject)
* All questionnaire responses
* Observations and findings
* Complete audit information

### CSV Exports

Flattened tabular data:

* One row per record
* Columns for each field
* Metadata columns (timestamps, IDs)

## Who Can Export

| Role                    | Can Export              |
| ----------------------- | ----------------------- |
| **Study Administrator** | Yes                     |
| **CI/D-CI**             | Yes                     |
| **Data Reviewer**       | Yes                     |
| **Site Roles**          | Site-specific data only |

## Use Cases

### Analysis

Export data for statistical analysis:

* CSV format for spreadsheet tools
* FHIR format for specialized FHIR tools

### Regulatory Submission

Export data for regulatory review:

* Complete audit trails
* FHIR compliance

### Monitoring

Export for study monitoring:

* Site performance data
* Enrollment metrics

### Archival

Export for long-term storage:

* Complete data preservation
* Regulatory retention requirements

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Regular Exports">
    Schedule regular exports for backup and analysis.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Secure Handling">
    Handle exported files securely; they contain participant data.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Verify Completeness">
    Check export contents to ensure expected data is included.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Document Exports">
    Track which exports were created for audit purposes.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>