Ethics Review and Informed Consent in Sri Lankan Research
Author Information
Author(s): Sumathipala Athula, Siribaddana Sisira, Hewege Suwin, Lekamwattage Manura, Athukorale Manjula, Siriwardhana Chesmal, Murray Joanna, Prince Martin
Primary Institution: Kings College; Institute of Psychiatry, Health Services and Population Research
Hypothesis
To what extent are ERC approval and informed consent procedures documented in biomedical research from Sri Lanka?
Conclusion
Only one third of the publications scrutinized recorded ERC approval and procurement of informed consent, but there is a positive trend in documenting these ethical requirements.
Supporting Evidence
- 34% of theses documented ERC approvals.
- 61% of theses documented obtaining consent.
- 38% of international publications documented ERC approval.
- 39% of international publications documented obtaining consent.
- 36% of CMJ publications documented ERC approval.
- 37% of CMJ publications documented obtaining consent.
Takeaway
This study looked at how often researchers in Sri Lanka get permission and consent from people before doing studies. It found that many don't always show they did this, but more are starting to.
Methodology
The study analyzed theses and publications from Sri Lanka to check for documentation of ERC approval and informed consent.
Potential Biases
There is a risk that researchers may have sought ERC approval but did not report it.
Limitations
The study relies on self-reported data, which may not accurately reflect actual ERC approval and consent processes.
Participant Demographics
The study involved research publications from Sri Lanka, but specific demographics of participants were not detailed.
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