Researchers' views on, and experiences with, the requirement to obtain informed consent in research involving human participants: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Informed consent is often cited as the "cornerstone" of research ethics. Its intent is that participants enter research voluntarily, with an understanding of what their participation entails. Despite agreement on the necessity to obtain informed consent in research, opinions vary on the threshold of disclosure necessary and the best method to obtain consent. We aimed to investigate Australian researchers' views on, and their experiences with, obtaining informed consent.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 researchers from NSW institutions, working in various fields of research. Interviews were analysed and coded to identify themes.

Results

Researchers reported that consent involved information disclosure, understanding and a voluntary

SUBMITTER: Xu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7531157 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature