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Research ethics review during the COVID-19 pandemic: An international study
Abstract
ABSTRACT Research ethics review committees (ERCs) worldwide faced daunting challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. There was a need to balance rapid turnaround with rigorous evaluation of high-risk research protocols in the context of considerable uncertainty. This study explored the experiences and performance of ERCs during the pandemic. We conducted an anonymous, cross-sectional, global online survey of chairs (or their delegates) of ERCs …
Authors
Salamanca-Buentello F; Katz R; Silva DS; Upshur REG; Smith MJ
DOI
10.1101/2023.09.24.23296056
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medRxiv