Learning healthcare systems in cardiology: A qualitative interview study on ethical dilemmas of a learning healthcare system.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Implementation of an LHS in cardiology departments presents itself with ethical challenges, including ethical review and informed consent. In this qualitative study, we investigated stakeholders' attitudes toward ethical issues regarding the implementation of an LHS in the cardiology department.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study using 35 semi-structured interviews and 5 focus group interviews with 34 individuals. We interviewed cardiologists, research nurses, cardiovascular patients, ethicists, health lawyers, epidemiologists/statisticians and insurance spokespersons.

Results

Respondents identified different ethical obstacles for the implementation of an LHS within the cardiology department. These obstacles were mainly on ethical oversight in LHSs; i

SUBMITTER: Laurijssen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10797564 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature