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Institutional Review Board

An Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee established to review and oversee research involving human subjects, ensuring ethical standards and the protection of participants' rights and welfare. It evaluates research proposals for potential risks and benefits to ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and legal requirements.

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An Institutional Review Board (IRB) is essential in the research process, ensuring that studies involving human participants are conducted ethically. By reviewing research proposals, IRBs protect participants' rights and welfare, adhering to ethical principles such as respect for persons, beneficenc...

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Key Terms

Informed Consent
A process by which participants are fully informed about the research and voluntarily agree to participate.

Example: Participants sign a form after being informed about the study's purpose and risks.

Beneficence
An ethical principle that emphasizes the obligation to minimize harm and maximize benefits.

Example: Researchers must ensure that the benefits of a study outweigh the risks to participants.

Justice
An ethical principle that requires fair distribution of research benefits and burdens.

Example: Ensuring that vulnerable populations are not exploited in research.

Risk Assessment
The process of identifying and evaluating potential risks to participants in a study.

Example: Evaluating the psychological impact of a survey on participants.

Review Types
Different levels of IRB review based on the risk level of the research.

Example: Exempt, expedited, and full board reviews.

Federal Regulations
Laws and guidelines established by government agencies to protect human subjects in research.

Example: The Common Rule outlines the requirements for IRB review.

Related Topics

Research Ethics
The study of moral principles guiding research practices.
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Clinical Trials
Research studies that test new medical interventions on human participants.
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Human Subjects Protection
Policies and practices aimed at safeguarding the rights of research participants.
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Key Concepts

Ethics in researchInformed consentRisk assessmentRegulatory compliance