Evaluating research ethics committees in Vietnam and Laos: Results of a validated self-assessment tool.

ABSTRACT: There is an increase in human subject research in developing countries and conducting them in an ethical manner depends on the research ethics oversight in these countries. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the operational, financial, and educational characteristics of research ethics committees (RECs) at institutions in Vietnam and Laos. A validated self-assessment tool designed to assess nine major characteristics of RECs was translated into Vietnamese and Laotian. The translated surveys were delivered to and completed by representatives from RECs at institutions in Vietnam and Laos. The surveys were collected, translated back into English, and scored. The data was analyzed to identify potential areas of strength and areas for improvement. The mean survey score for the 19 RECs sur

SUBMITTER: Sattah NG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11340885 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature