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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare research ethics
  • Qualitative research methodology
  • Video recording in sensitive contexts

Background:

  • Video recording in healthcare research introduces ethical complexities, particularly concerning vulnerable participants.
  • Existing guidelines inadequately address the intersection of ethical considerations and methodological choices in video-based qualitative studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present methodological and ethical considerations for video recording vulnerable participants.
  • To provide guidance for researchers planning video research with vulnerable populations.
  • To inspire reflection on ethical and methodological choices in video research.

Main Methods:

  • Reflective analysis of personal experiences in video recording vulnerable patients.
  • Integration of existing research studies and ethical guidelines.
  • Examination of the intertwined nature of methodological and ethical decisions.

Main Results:

  • Video recordings offer unique insights into human interaction and relationships in healthcare.
  • Methodological and ethical considerations are deeply interconnected and require simultaneous assessment.
  • The study highlights the lack of specific tools for linking ethical and methodological aspects in video research.

Conclusions:

  • Empirically and ethically sound practices in video research are crucial for protecting participants.
  • A reflective approach is necessary to navigate the ethical challenges of video recording vulnerable individuals.
  • This work can serve as a foundation for developing tools to guide ethical video research.