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How informed is online informed consent?

Connie K Varnhagen1, Matthew Gushta, Jason Daniels

  • 1Department of Psychology, P217 Biological Sciences Bldg., University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E9. varn@ualberta.ca

Ethics & Behavior
|September 1, 2005
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Reading informed consent documents online is similar to paper versions. Paginated formats, whether digital or paper, slightly improve reading time and information recall for informed consent.

Area of Science:

  • Informed Consent Procedures
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Research Ethics

Background:

  • Informed consent is crucial for ethical research.
  • Digital platforms are increasingly used for research, raising questions about their efficacy compared to traditional paper methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the reading and recall of informed consent documents presented via paper versus computer.
  • To evaluate the impact of continuous versus paginated formats on document comprehension.
  • To identify potential improvements for informed consent processes in both physical and online settings.

Main Methods:

  • Participants read informed consent documents presented on paper or computer.
  • Documents were formatted as either continuous or paginated to mimic real-world scenarios.
Keywords:
Biomedical and Behavioral ResearchEmpirical Approach

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  • Reading times and information recall were measured for each condition.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants took slightly longer to read documents presented on computers and in paginated formats.
    • Information recall was marginally better for paginated informed consent documents.
    • No substantial differences were found between online and paper-based informed consent.

    Conclusions:

    • Online informed consent processes are comparable in effectiveness to traditional paper-based methods.
    • Paginated document presentation may enhance comprehension and recall.
    • Recommendations are provided to optimize informed consent procedures for both digital and face-to-face research.