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Research review committees in long-term care settings
Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|February 19, 2000
Summary
Research involving elders is growing, necessitating ethical oversight. This article outlines establishing and operating institutional research review committees to protect vulnerable participants in long-term care settings.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Healthcare Ethics
- Clinical Research Administration
Background:
- Increasing elderly population drives demand for elder-focused research.
- Federal funding supports research into the needs of older adults.
- Long-term care residents and staff are key study populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide guidance on establishing institutional research review committees (IRRCs).
- To detail the operational processes for effective IRRC functioning.
- To ensure ethical protection for research participants in long-term care.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of best practices for IRRC formation.
- Outline of essential IRRC working processes and protocols.
- Emphasis on administrative support for IRRCs.
Main Results:
- Identified the critical role of IRRCs in protecting vulnerable populations.
- Provided a framework for establishing and managing research review committees.
- Highlighted the importance of administrative backing for IRRCs.
Conclusions:
- Effective IRRCs are essential for ethical research with the elderly.
- Clear processes and administrative support are vital for IRRC success.
- This guidance facilitates responsible research in long-term care facilities.