Patient Involvement

Public-academic partnerships focusing on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals have gained substantial backing from diverse stakeholders. The need for a fresh evidence-based medicine (EBM) approach is evident for the integration of patient and public insights in health research. Prioritizing shared decision-making principles, respecting patient viewpoints, and involving community participation in evidence creation are key strategies to elevate the effectiveness of EBM in healthcare.

Meeting Helsinki 2024 Requirements: A Guide to Your Research Ethics Committee Application Securing approval from a Research Ethics Committee (REC) or an Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a critical milestone for any scientific project. However, the rules governing this process have recently shifted.  I t's what every reviewer looks for in a proposal: community engagement and research integrity . To break down exactly what these changes mean and how you can seamlessly incorporate them into your protocol, Professor Khalid Khan (Distinguished Investigator at the University of Granada) sat down with Professor Aurora Bueno , Chair of the Research Ethics Committee in Granada. Here is how you can address the four fundamental ethical principles under the new Helsinki 2024 standards.   1. Respect for Persons and Autonomy Informed consent is no longer just a bureaucratic paperwork exercise. It now requires meaningful citizen participation right from the design phase. The Key Shift: ...

The Human Research Ethics Committee, or the Institutional Review Board (IRB), plays a crucial role in approving research protocols for human studies. This body is dedicated to safeguarding the rights, dignity, safety, and well-being of research participants. Upholding ethical standards, the IRB ensures that research is conducted with the utmost respect and consideration for those involved. #IRB #REC #Consent #Researchethics