Research Governance Flashcards
What is research governance?
Department of health (2005):
Sets out principles, requirements and standards
Defines mechanisms to deliver them
Describes monitoring and assessment arrangements
Improves research and safeguards the public by:
Enhancing ethical awareness and scientific quality
Promoting good practice
Reducing adverse incidents
Forestalling poor performance and misconduct
What is the role of the research ethics committee (NRES)?
Review applications and give an opinion about the proposed participant involvement and whether the research is ethical.
They are independent of research sponsors
Who is research governance for?
Department of health (2005):
All those who:
Design research studies
Participate in research
Host research in their organisation
Fund research proposals or infrastructure
Manage research
Undertake research
Why is research governance important?
National standards, local action (DH 2004) set research governance as one of the core standards for health care
What are the key elements of quality research culture as set out by research governance?
Respect for participants dignity, safety, rights and well being
Valuing the diversity within society
Personal and scientific integrity
Leadership
Honesty
Accountability
Openness
Clear and supportive management
How is a quality research culture obtained in research?
By sending research for independent ethical review to safeguard participants dignity, safety and well being
Consent is sought in the way agreed during ethical review
Research is pursued with the active involvement of service users including those from hard to reach groups
