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Can data collection during the grieving process be justifiable?

J Robertson1, J Jay, S Welch

  • 1Division of Public Health and Primary Health Care, University of Oxford.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|July 10, 1997
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This study explored ethical considerations for including recently bereaved individuals in research. Findings suggest that careful data collection from grieving relatives is feasible and can yield valuable insights for health studies.

Area of Science:

  • Medical ethics
  • Grief research
  • Vulnerable populations in research

Background:

  • Competing theories exist on involving bereaved individuals in research, focusing on vulnerability versus rights.
  • Ethical considerations are paramount when collecting data from individuals experiencing grief.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine data collection challenges and ethical issues when interviewing recently bereaved relatives.
  • To assess the feasibility and implications of including vulnerable populations in health research, specifically the OXMIS study.

Main Methods:

  • Interviews were conducted with recently bereaved individuals as part of the Oxfordshire Myocardial Infarction Study (OXMIS).
  • Data collection involved 142 interviews (59 home visits, 83 telephone) and information from alternative sources for non-interviewed cases (94% success rate).

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Main Results:

  • Sufficient data was obtained for 94% of cases, indicating feasibility of data collection from bereaved individuals.
  • The study provides insights into the perceived benefits and risks associated with including vulnerable groups in research.

Conclusions:

  • It is possible to ethically collect data from recently bereaved individuals for research purposes.
  • The findings contribute to the ongoing discussion on balancing research needs with the protection of vulnerable populations.