Reflections on Running Training Workshops for Research Ethics Committee Members in Spain Between 2001 and 2008

Baños, Josep-Eladi; Mi, Lucena; Serés, Elisabet; Bosch, Fèlix

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“…Training programs should take advantage of the bioethics core curriculum proposed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO 2008) and the recently published study materials based on the curriculum (UNESCO 2011). Literature providing insights into linking training gaps to training guides is available (Baños et al 2010;Merritt 2010;Silverman et al 2010). Systems that standardize, regulate, and audit research ethics training curriculums and trainers at different levels are required.…”

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Knowledge of and Training in Research Ethics in an African Health Research Community

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Ogundiran

2013

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Knowledge of and Training in Research Ethics in an African Health Research Community

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Ogundiran

2013

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“…These studies ranged with respect to the areas of knowledge being evaluated and how this was assessed. Allen, for example, explored IRB member knowledge of processes and procedures for reviewing genetics protocols [ 60 ] while others explored committee/board member knowledge of methodology [ 42 ] and ethical principles [ 42 , 61 – 63 ] and procedures [ 55 , 63 , 64 ].…”

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A Scoping Review of Empirical Research Relating to Quality and Effectiveness of Research Ethics Review

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BackgroundTo date there is no established consensus of assessment criteria for evaluating research ethics review.MethodsWe conducted a scoping review of empirical research assessing ethics review processes in order to identify common elements assessed, research foci, and research gaps to aid in the development of assessment criteria. Electronic searches of Ovid Medline, PsychInfo, and the Cochrane DSR, ACP Journal Club, DARE, CCTR, CMR, HTA, and NHSEED, were conducted. After de-duplication, 4234 titles and abstracts were reviewed. Altogether 4036 articles were excluded following screening of titles, abstracts and full text. A total of 198 articles included for final data extraction.ResultsFew studies originated from outside North America and Europe. No study reported using an underlying theory or framework of quality/effectiveness to guide study design or analyses. We did not identify any studies that had involved a controlled trial - randomised or otherwise – of ethics review procedures or processes. Studies varied substantially with respect to outcomes assessed, although tended to focus on structure and timeliness of ethics review.DiscussionOur findings indicate a lack of consensus on appropriate assessment criteria, exemplified by the varied study outcomes identified, but also a fragmented body of research. To date research has been largely quantitative, with little attention given to stakeholder experiences, and is largely cross sectional. A lack of longitudinal research to date precludes analyses of change or assessment of quality improvement in ethics review.

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“…The handout booklet produced for the workshop included PowerPoint slides, lecture notes and activities and was initially developed to accommodate for those learning styles that find such resources beneficial and to improve the sustainability of participants’ learning. The training materials were developed in line with the principles of the Adult Learning Theory and Skills Approach [ 22 ] with an emphasis on high levels of participant engagement and practice activities [ 14 , 16 - 18 , 20 - 23 ]. The training included didactic presentations, group work, case-studies and problem solving activities to achieve program objectives [ 18 , 24 , 25 ].…”

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“…The future of data linkage depends on the conduct of high quality research projects, the protection of data and ethical conduct of researchers [ 14 , 15 ]. Banos et al [ 16 ] argues that a HREC’s role is not only to provide protection of research participants, but also to provide an “adequate public guarantee in this regard”. Understanding and awareness of data linkage is generally low in the community and if HRECs are to meet this dual role in relation to data linkage projects they need to have sufficient technical understanding to assess the risks to privacy and confidentiality and to reflect on the ethical issues.…”

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An evaluation of a data linkage training workshop for research ethics committees

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BackgroundIn Australia research projects proposing the use of linked data require approval by a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). A sound evaluation of the ethical issues involved requires understanding of the basic mechanics of data linkage, the associated benefits and risks, and the legal context in which it occurs. The rapidly increasing number of research projects utilising linked data in Australia has led to an urgent need for enhanced capacity of HRECs to review research applications involving this emerging research methodology. The training described in this article was designed to respond to an identified need among the data linkage units in the Australian Population Health Research Network (PHRN) and HREC members in Australia.MethodsFive one-day face to face workshops were delivered in the study period to a total of 98 participants. Participants in the workshops represented all six categories of HREC membership composition listed in the National Health and Medical Research Centres’ (NHMRC) National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. Participants were assessed at three time points, prior to the training (T1), immediately after the training (T2) and 8 to 17 months after the training (T3).ResultsNinety participants completed the pre and post questionnaires; 58 of them completed the deferred questionnaire. Participants reported significant improvements in levels of knowledge, understanding and skills in each of the eight areas evaluated. The training was beneficial for those with prior experience in the area of ethics and data linkage as well as those with no prior exposure.ConclusionsOur preliminary work in this area demonstrates that the provision of intensive face to face ethics training in data linkage is feasible and has a significant impact on participant’s confidence in reviewing HREC applications.

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Reflections on Running Training Workshops for Research Ethics Committee Members in Spain Between 2001 and 2008

Abstract: The courses were well received, they contributed to the overall learning of the participants, and served to highlight some of the major problems faced by REC members. These results emphasize the importance of training.

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Knowledge of and Training in Research Ethics in an African Health Research Community

Knowledge of and Training in Research Ethics in an African Health Research Community

A Scoping Review of Empirical Research Relating to Quality and Effectiveness of Research Ethics Review

An evaluation of a data linkage training workshop for research ethics committees

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