IRB Guidelines
1. Risks to subjects are minimized.
(a) By using procedures which are consistent with sound research design
(b) Whenever appropriate.
2. Risks to subjects are reasonable in relation to anticipated benefits, if any, to subjects, and the importance of the knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result.
The IRB should consider only those risks and benefits that may result from the research.
3. Selection of subjects is equitable. In making this assessment the IRB should take into account the purposes of the research and the setting in which the research will be conducted.
4. Informed consent will be sought from each prospective subject or the subject's legally authorized representative.
5. Informed consent will be appropriately documented
6. When appropriate, the research plan makes adequate provision for monitoring the data collected to ensure the safety of the subjects.
7. When appropriate, there are adequate provisions to protect the privacy of subjects and to the maintain the confidentiality of data.
8. When some or all of the subjects are likely to be vulnerable to additional safeguards have been included in the study to protect the rights and welfare of these subjects.
(a) By using procedures which are consistent with sound research design
(b) Whenever appropriate.
2. Risks to subjects are reasonable in relation to anticipated benefits, if any, to subjects, and the importance of the knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result.
The IRB should consider only those risks and benefits that may result from the research.
3. Selection of subjects is equitable. In making this assessment the IRB should take into account the purposes of the research and the setting in which the research will be conducted.
4. Informed consent will be sought from each prospective subject or the subject's legally authorized representative.
5. Informed consent will be appropriately documented
6. When appropriate, the research plan makes adequate provision for monitoring the data collected to ensure the safety of the subjects.
7. When appropriate, there are adequate provisions to protect the privacy of subjects and to the maintain the confidentiality of data.
8. When some or all of the subjects are likely to be vulnerable to additional safeguards have been included in the study to protect the rights and welfare of these subjects.
References
Polit, D. F., & Beck, C. T. (2012). Nursing research: generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice (9th ed.). [Adobe Digital Editions version]. Retrieved from https://portal.phoenix.edu/library.html
Polit, D. F., & Beck, C. T. (2012). Nursing research: generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice (9th ed.). [Adobe Digital Editions version]. Retrieved from https://portal.phoenix.edu/library.html