Human Subject Research in Plastic Surgery: Insights into Informed Consent Requirements and Obtaining IRB Approval

Within the field of educational research, there are several methods, approaches, and concerns a potential researcher must be made aware of. This chapter serves as an introduction to the process of educational research, and as such, is intended for novice researchers seeking to gain an overview of the process of envisioning, designing, and carrying out a successful research project. Further, this chapter addresses the kinds of research that are possible within the academic field, some of the ethical and practical considerations involved in human subject research, and best methodological practices. Four major methods of research are discussed: qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, and action research. Each method is provided with information on the subtypes of research within each area, appropriate methods of data collection and analysis, and acceptable formats for reporting results for each methodological type.

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Informed consent in plastic surgery, evaluation of its effectiveness for mutual satisfaction of patient and doctor: Comparison of methods

Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery ◽

10.1016/j.bjps.2019.05.037 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 72 (11) ◽

pp. 1847-1855

Author(s):

Paolo G. Morselli ◽

Andrea Lippi ◽

Federico A. Giorgini ◽

Erich Fabbri ◽

Valentina Pinto

Keyword(s):

Informed Consent ◽

Plastic Surgery ◽

Comparison Of Methods

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Characterizing Current Attitudes and Practices for Human Subject Safety in Studies Involving Pupil Dilation

Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics ◽

10.1177/1556264620968989 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 155626462096898

Author(s):

Jacob Szpernal ◽

Joseph Carroll ◽

Ryan Spellecy ◽

Jane A. Bachman Groth

Keyword(s):

Informed Consent ◽

Adverse Effects ◽

Vision Research ◽

Human Subject ◽

Human Subjects ◽

Pupil Dilation ◽

Institutional Review Boards ◽

Human Subjects Research ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Institutional Review

Standards in pupil dilation practices regarding the safety of human subjects are not present in vision research despite the potential for significant adverse effects. We developed two surveys to examine current practices around pupil dilation among vision researchers and individuals associated with oversight of human subjects research. While both groups note an absence of adverse events associated with pupil dilation, vision researcher practices differed with informed consent use and measures taken to minimize complications. For Institutional Review Boards, general risk assumption associated with dilation was not unanimous and there was a lack of specific guidance available to researchers for minimizing risk. These results uncover the need for standardized practices regarding pupil dilation in human subjects research.

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"There Is No Substantive Due Process Right to Conduct Human-Subject Research": The Saga of the Minnesota Gamma Hydroxybutyrate Study

IRB Ethics and Human Research ◽

10.2307/3564519 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 19 (3/4) ◽

pp. 13 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dale E. Hammerschmidt

Keyword(s):

Human Subject ◽

Due Process ◽

Human Subject Research ◽

Gamma Hydroxybutyrate ◽

Substantive Due Process

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