Experiences of research ethics committee members and scientists of the research protocol review process in Uganda: a case study

Agnes Ssali; Fiona Poland; Janet Seeley

doi:10.1093/inthealth/ihaa047

Experiences of research ethics committee members and scientists of the research protocol review process in Uganda: a case study

Agnes Ssali, Fiona Poland, Janet Seeley

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Abstract

Background:
We investigated how relevant and responsive scientists and research ethics committee (REC) members considered the research protocol review processes for health research practice in Uganda.

Methods:
Interviews were conducted with five scientists and five REC members. Data were analysed thematically.

Results:
How much to compensate for time, the amount of study information shared with volunteers and sample storage for future unknown research were areas of concern for REC members. Delays in getting feedback concerned scientists.

Conclusions:
Researchers and REC members need to hold regular discussions to ensure the review process is relevant and responsive.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	541-542
Number of pages	2
Journal	International Health
Volume	12
Issue number	6
Early online date	9 Nov 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaa047
Publication status	Published - Nov 2020

Keywords

Ethics committee
Process
Protocol
Research
Review
Uganda

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