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Research ethics committee: getting started.

C C Macpherson1

  • 1St George's University School of Medicine, PO Box 7, St George's, Grenada, West Indies. ccox@sgu.edu

The West Indian Medical Journal
|January 5, 2002
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Establishing a research ethics committee (REC) in Grenada addressed key questions regarding guidelines, membership, procedures, and training. This demonstrates that effective and sustainable ethical review is achievable in the Caribbean.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Public Health
  • Research Administration

Background:

  • Research ethics committees (RECs) are crucial for protecting human subjects in medical research.
  • The Caribbean region has a significant history of human subject research and a growing commitment to establishing robust RECs.
  • International standards for ethical review are increasingly important for research conducted in the region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the unanticipated questions and uncertainties encountered when establishing an institutional research ethics committee in Grenada.
  • To describe the methods used to resolve these challenges and ensure effective ethical review.
  • To assess the feasibility of establishing sustainable RECs in the Caribbean context.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative examination of challenges faced during the formation of a new REC.
Keywords:
Biomedical and Behavioral Research

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  • Analysis of key decision-making processes concerning guidelines, membership, and operational procedures.
  • Exploration of the role of the Ministry of Health in REC establishment and function.

    • Main Results:

    • Specific uncertainties were identified regarding the selection of appropriate international/local guidelines.
    • Challenges included determining optimal REC membership composition and defining clear operational procedures.
    • Training needs for REC members were identified as a critical factor for effective review.

    Conclusions:

    • The successful establishment of the Grenada REC demonstrates that ethical review can be both effective and sustainable in the Caribbean.
    • Addressing specific questions related to governance, training, and procedural clarity is key to REC success.
    • This experience provides a model for other Caribbean nations seeking to implement or strengthen their research ethics infrastructure.