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A pilot study of biomedical trainees' perceptions concerning research ethics.

M W Kalichman1, P J Friedman

  • 1University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla 92093-0602.

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Many biomedical trainees reported observing scientific misconduct, yet ethics training showed no impact on behavior. This highlights the need for more effective research ethics education to foster integrity in science.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Research
  • Scientific Integrity
  • Research Ethics Education

Background:

  • Concerns exist regarding unethical practices in scientific research.
  • Understanding trainees' perceptions and training exposure is crucial for addressing misconduct.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess biomedical trainees' awareness of unethical research practices.
  • To evaluate the extent of research ethics training received by trainees.
  • To examine the relationship between ethics training and trainees' past or potential unethical behavior.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 2,010 biomedical trainees at the University of California, San Diego in 1990.
  • 549 trainees (clinical and basic science, various career stages) responded.
  • Questions covered perceptions of unethical practices and ethics training exposure.
Keywords:
Biomedical and Behavioral ResearchEmpirical Approach

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Main Results:

  • 23% of respondents received no research ethics training.
  • 36% observed some form of scientific misconduct.
  • 15% indicated willingness to fabricate or manipulate data.
  • Trainees pursuing academic careers were more likely to report awareness of misconduct.
  • Ethics training exposure was not associated with differences in reported unethical behavior.

Conclusions:

  • A significant portion of biomedical trainees lack formal ethics training and have witnessed misconduct.
  • Current ethics training appears ineffective in preventing or deterring unethical behavior.
  • Further research is needed to develop and assess the efficacy of systematic research ethics training programs.