Informed consent within a learning health system: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A major consideration for the implementation of a learning health system (LHS) is consent from participants to the use of their data for research purposes. The main objective of this paper was to identify in the literature which types of consent have been proposed for participation in research observational activities in a LHS. We were particularly interested in understanding which approaches were seen as most feasible and acceptable and in which context, in order to inform the development of a Quebec-based LHS.

Methods

Using a scoping review methodology, we searched scientific and legal databases as well as the gray literature using specific terms. Full-text articles were reviewed independently by two authors on the basis of the following concepts: (a) LHS and

SUBMITTER: Cumyn A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7156861 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature