IRB Advisor – July 1, 2012
July 1, 2012
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Current EHR rules present dilemma
Some of the latest versions of electronic health records have created logistical dilemmas for research institutions as they find that providing access to information is more difficult for research monitors, researchers browsing for information about potential subject pools, and other activities. -
Ethical issues and social injustice
Research institutions occasionally have studies that involve a population or topic that brings up issues of social injustice, such as studies involving war refugee populations or pediatric HIV foster children. -
Best Practices Spotlight: IRB's submission flowchart makes PI decisions easier
Sometimes an IRB's caseload grows so big and complex that new processes have to be implemented or the workload is unmanageable. -
Include criteria for review in policy manual
If an IRB's policy and procedures manual needs updating, it might be time to write or revamp the section on criteria for review. -
AASPIRE addresses adult autism research
Involving a disability community in research from its inception can help shape the research so that it's more successful and addresses the community's needs better. -
Cancer trial subjects define burdens, benefits
When reviewing cancer clinical trials, IRBs must weigh the risks and benefits to potential participants. But it's not always clear what participants themselves consider to be a risk or a benefit of their enrollment in a study. -
Using EHRs in research poses privacy concerns
Electronic health records (EHRs) offer a rich resource for facilitating clinical research by identifying patients who fit the eligibility requirements for a study and allowing researchers to collaborate with primary care physicians to recruit them. -
Training focuses on environmental research
Research in environmental sciences, engineering and related fields can raise unique ethical issues that may be unfamiliar to many IRBs, particularly when it comes to community-based research.