Examining how Ethics in Relation to Health Technology is Described in the Research Literature: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the increased use of technology in health care, both in extent and application, the importance of understanding the ethical implications of new health technologies increases. Profound insight into the possible ethical implications of new health technologies enhances the research and development of such technologies and the likelihood of eventual successful implementation in clinical practice.

Objective

This study aimed to gain an understanding of how and if researchers focused on health technologies describe the actual or possible ethical aspects of their research findings.

Methods

An established framework for scoping reviews was used to guide the methodology. Studies published in PubMed over the last 10 years were included if they study or refer to e

SUBMITTER: Steerling E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9425162 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature