Nursing Research, 8th Edition | Complete
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Deception - ansmisleading participants about the true purpose of a study or the events
that will actually transpire
Coercion - ansWhen one person intentionally presents another with an overt threat of
harm or the lure of excessive reward to obtain his or her compliance.
Autonomy - ansThe ability to make a voluntary decision based on comprehending
information about the study.
Diminished autonomy - ansPersons are said to be incompetent if a qualified healthcare
provider judges them to be unable to comprehend.
Groups needing additional protection - ansPrisoners
, Terminally ill participants
Pregnant women and fetuses
Neonates
Children and adolescents
Assent - ansA child's affirmative agreement to participate in research, is an example
(when possible).
Permission from a parent or guardian must be obtained.
Permission to participate in a study - ansMeans that the parent or guardian agrees to the
participation of the child or ward in research
privacy - ansIs an individual's right to determine the time, extent, and general
circumstances under which personal information is shared with or withheld from others.
invasion of privacy - ansOccurs when private information is shared without an
individual's knowledge or against his or her will
Five categories of studies based on levels of discomfort and harm - ans1. No anticipated
effects
, 2. Temporary discomfort
3 unusual levels of temporary discomfort
4. Risk of permanent damage
5. Certainty of permanent damage
The IRB reviews the protocol and form to determine whether the researcher has
demonstrated that - ans1. The benefits of the study outweigh the risks
2. The risks will be minimized
3. The consent process and document are appropriate for the intended participants.
Nuremberg code: Principle points - ansVoluntary consent
Rights of subjects to withdraw
Protection of subjects from physical and mental suffering, injury disability, and death
during studies
The balance of benefits and risks in a study
Declaration of Helsinki - ansGenerated in 1964 by the world medical association
(WMA) general assembly and revised at intervals to reflect current problems and viewpoints