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Children and research: ethical and philosophical principles
1European Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey.
Paediatric Nursing
|June 8, 1999
Summary
Nurses must understand ethical principles to protect children in research. Recognizing professional responsibility ensures the safeguarding of young participants' rights.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research Ethics
- Child Protection in Clinical Studies
Background:
- Nurses play a crucial role in research involving pediatric populations.
- Ethical considerations are paramount when including children in research studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the professional duty of nurses in protecting child research participants.
- To highlight the importance of ethical and philosophical principles in this safeguarding process.
Main Methods:
- This article is a theoretical discussion based on ethical and philosophical principles.
- It argues for a foundational understanding of these principles for nurses.
Main Results:
- Nurses have a professional responsibility to safeguard child research participants.
- Understanding ethical and philosophical principles is the basis for this responsibility.
Conclusions:
- Nurses must prioritize the rights and well-being of children in research settings.
- A strong grasp of ethical and philosophical underpinnings is essential for responsible nursing research practice.