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Research coordinators' experiences with scientific misconduct and research integrity.

Barbara Habermann1, Marion Broome, Erica R Pryor

  • 1School of Nursing, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. habermab@iupui.edu

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Research coordinators frequently witness scientific misconduct, often involving principal investigators. Broader definitions of misconduct and a supportive ethical climate are crucial for reporting and addressing these issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical research ethics
  • Scientific integrity

Background:

  • Scientific misconduct reporting traditionally focuses on principal investigators and scientists.
  • Research coordinators, due to their proximity to research activities, are uniquely positioned to observe misconduct.
  • Understanding their experiences is vital for a comprehensive view of research integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document research coordinators' direct experiences with scientific misconduct within clinical settings.
  • To identify common types of misconduct and the roles of individuals involved.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive, cross-sectional national survey design was employed.
  • 266 respondents with firsthand knowledge of scientific misconduct provided open-ended responses.
  • Content analysis was used to categorize types of misconduct.

Main Results:

  • Research coordinators most often witnessed misconduct directly, with principal investigators frequently implicated.
  • Key misconduct categories included protocol violations, consent violations, fabrication, falsification, and financial conflicts of interest.
  • While 70% of misconduct was reported, leading to action in most cases, some instances resulted in no investigation or negative consequences for the reporter.

Conclusions:

  • The definition of scientific misconduct should encompass practices beyond fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism.
  • A strong institutional ethical climate is essential for creating a safe reporting environment and ensuring proper review of misconduct allegations.