Research ethics
Ethics are sometimes not considered relevant to arts interventions which appear unlikely to do harm and seemingly only offer benefits. However, this chapter will outline why ethics are so crucial to arts in health practice and research. It will outline at what stages of practice and research ethical issues can be involved, explore some of the common ethical issues that arise and their potential solutions, and situate this within some of the most common ethical frameworks and guidelines. The chapter will also focus in particular on gaining consent from participants, including from vulnerable populations such as children and those without the capacity to consent. And it will provide template information sheets and consent forms that can be adapted for research projects.