Supplementing the Traditional Institutional Review Board with an Environmental Health and Community Review Board
2006
Creating Community Review Boards for Ethical Research
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Author Information
Author(s): Gilbert Steven G.
Primary Institution: Institute of Neurotoxicology and Neurological Disorders
Hypothesis
The traditional institutional review boards (IRBs) need to be expanded to address community concerns in research.
Conclusion
Establishing Environmental Health and Community Review Boards (EHCRBs) can help ensure that research is ethically sound and socially responsible by considering community needs.
Supporting Evidence
- Community-based research often involves ethical considerations that go beyond individual participants.
- EHCRBs would address the ethical implications of research on the broader community.
- Community involvement in research can lead to more socially responsible outcomes.
Takeaway
This study suggests that researchers should work with communities to make sure their research is fair and helps everyone involved.
Methodology
The article discusses the need for EHCRBs and outlines their responsibilities and ethical considerations.
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