Protection of Human Subject Participants in Nursing Research

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The assignemnt

 

In Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt (2019) textbook Box 23.1 on page 682, select one of the Fifteen Ethical Principles of the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights.

State the principle and describe the importance of the selected principle to ethical research. In addition, describe how a researcher would ensure that this principle would be protected for human subjects in a research study.

 

 

 

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THE TASK

 

Make a review or peer response on the essay below.

  • A minimum of 250 words per post, not including references
  • Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA per post from within the last 5 years

 

One of the Ethical Principles of the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights is Consent.  Obtaining permission from an individual that will be involved in research is very important because every person has a given right to what is done to their body, mind and soul.  Individuals have the right to partake or to refrain from research-this is autonomy (Melnyk, 2019).  The Office of Human Research Protection ensures that studies are reviewed prior to them initiating to make sure that the research “meets the appropriate ethical guidelines” (White, 2020).  Consenting to being part of research is more than just signing a form or saying yes.  It is vital for the researcher to explain the treatment being investigated along with the reason it is being studied.  The consent must include a list of the rights of the participants of the study, these rights must incorporate that the individual may disengage from the research at any time he/she may desire.  It is the responsibility of the research team to divulge the possible hazards and profits of the treatment, along with any substitute therapy available.  Clear explanations and making sure the participants understand is of high importance because studies have shown that most individuals that participate in research only comprehend between 30 and 80 percent of what is given to them in writing.  The researcher has to ensure that the participants fully comprehend the medical treatments they will be receiving during the research. To ensure that researchers are aiming to obtain appropriate consent it is recommended that they provide both data in writing and verbally.  The written information about the study should be provided with ample time prior to obtaining the consent to allow them to read it and list questions that they may have about it  (Vasquez, 2017).  Making sure that the research subjects fully understand the research, the treatments, the benefits and risks, the alternatives available and the rationale of the study is what ensures that the researcher is respecting the rights of the individuals consenting to the being part of the study.

 

 

References

Melnyk, B. M. (2019). Evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare: A guide to best practice (4th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. https://doi.org/none

Vasquez, R. J., MD, PhD. (2017). Bioethics in practice: Understanding understood consent. The Ochsner Journal, 17(4), 317–318. Retrieved March 1, 2022, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5718441/

White, M. G. (2020). Why human subjects research protection is important. Ochsner Journal, 20(1), 16–33. Retrieved March 2, 2022, from https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.20.5012

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