Ethical frameworks in clinical research processes during COVID-19: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic there have been significant developments in research, its conduct and the supporting ethical framework. While many protocols have been delayed, halted or modified, other research efforts have been accelerated, generating controversy. The goal of this paper is to determine the rates of references surrounding the ethical oversight of research as reported in current COVID-19-related research publications.

Design

Scoping review.

Setting

Population-based observational or interventional studies from December 2019 to May 2020 with sample size of two or more. Studies were searched through electronic databases including Medline, EMBASE, and Cochrane CENTRAL Register of Controlled Trials.

Participants

Eligibility criteria i

SUBMITTER: Kasherman L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8313312 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature