Ethical considerations in public engagement: developing tools for assessing the boundaries of research and involvement.

ABSTRACT: Public engagement with research (PEwR) has become increasingly integral to research practices. This paper explores the process and outcomes of a collaborative effort to address the ethical implications of PEwR activities and develop tools to navigate them within the context of a University Medical School. The activities this paper reflects on aimed to establish boundaries between research data collection and PEwR activities, support colleagues in identifying the ethical considerations relevant to their planned activities, and build confidence and capacity among staff to conduct PEwR projects. The development process involved the creation of a taxonomy outlining key terms used in PEwR work, a self-assessment tool to evaluate the need for formal ethical review, and a code of conduct for ethi

SUBMITTER: Garcia-Iglesias J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11305016 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature