Ethical considerations in implementation research: a scoping review of key principles, unintended consequences, and emerging ethical guidance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As dissemination and implementation research advances, research teams seek guidance on how to apply existing ethical standards to implementation research, given its unique study designs, multi-level intervention targets, and associated risks. This scoping review examines ethical principles and concerns in implementation research, identifies potential risks and unintended consequences, and explores ethical frameworks guiding responsible conduct.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for relevant literature published between January 2010 and January 2024. The search utilized a combination of standardized terms and keywords, including bioethics, ethics, research standards, responsible research, health services research, and dissemination and

SUBMITTER: Tetteh EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12911251 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature