Piloting a nationally disseminated, interactive human subjects protection program for community partners: design,...

Area of Science:

• Health Services Research
• Clinical and Translational Science
• Research Ethics Training

Background:

• Growing recognition of the need for human subjects protection training across research settings.
• Existing online training programs are often not suitable for nonacademic research team members, such as community partners.
• Need for adaptable, locally relevant, yet nationally consistent training solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a pilot human subjects protection training program specifically designed for community partners.
• To address the limitations of current online training methods for nonacademic research personnel.
• To create a training model that is both locally implementable and nationally consistent.

Main Methods:

• Development of a pilot training program by the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research.
• Focus on local implementation and adaptability to diverse community contexts.
• Evaluation of the program's development, content, and outcomes.

Main Results:

• The pilot program was developed and evaluated.
• The program's content and delivery methods were assessed.
• Initial findings on the program's effectiveness and reception are discussed.

Conclusions:

• The developed training program offers a novel approach to human subjects protection education for community partners.
• The program's design emphasizes local relevance and adaptability while maintaining national consistency.
• Further evaluation is needed to confirm the long-term impact and scalability of this training model.