The Irrationality of Research Ethics Regulation in the UK: Is Medical Research Really the Only Risky Research?

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Hunter
Keyword(s):  
Medical Research ◽  
Research Ethics ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Ethics Regulation

DMS research and MODREC – a guide for potential researchers

2016 ◽  
Vol 102 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-134
Author(s):  
SAG Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Medical Research ◽  
Research Ethics ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
Recent Experience ◽  
Finite Period ◽  
Defence Research ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Research Period ◽  
Support Research

AbstractFollowing and during recent conflict, the UK Defence Medical Services (DMS) research programme has resulted in significant advancements in care. There are opportunities to work in medical research with the backing of either MOD funding and/or 3rd sector support. Research may require Ministry of Defence Research Ethics Committee (MODREC) approval, a process that can be daunting and confusing for those new to research. Often researchers have a finite period in which to complete their research; any delay in the process can be frustrating and may decrease the effectiveness of the research period. Here, we use recent experience to describe the development of a research idea and its submission through the MODREC process. We identify considerations and potential pitfalls in order to streamline and inform the process for those considering DMS research in the future.

scholarly journals Developing a policy to reduce the salt content of food consumed outside the home in Malaysia: protocol of a qualitative study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. e044628
Author(s):  
Mhairi Karen Brown ◽  
Suzana Shahar ◽  
Yee Xing You ◽  
Viola Michael ◽  
Hazreen Abdul Majid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Research ◽  
Research Ethics ◽  
Salt Intake ◽  
Salt Content ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
Salt Reduction ◽  
Reduction Strategy ◽  
Research Ethics Committee ◽  
School Canteen ◽  
Medical Research Ethics

IntroductionCurrent salt intake in Malaysia is high. The existing national salt reduction policy has faced slow progress and does not yet include measures to address the out of home sector. Dishes consumed in the out of home sector are a known leading contributor to daily salt intake. This study aims to develop a salt reduction strategy, tailored to the out of home sector in Malaysia.Methods and analysisThis study is a qualitative analysis of stakeholder views towards salt reduction. Participants will be recruited from five zones of Malaysia (Western, Northern, Eastern and Southern regions and East Malaysia), including policy-makers, non-governmental organisations, food industries, school canteen operators, street food vendors and consumers, to participate in focus group discussions or in-depth interviews. Interviews will be transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Barriers will be identified and used to develop a tailored salt reduction strategy.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval has been obtained from the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Research Ethics Committee (UKM PPI/1118/JEP-2020–524), the Malaysian National Medical Research Ethics Committee (NMRR-20-1387-55481 (IIR)) and Queen Mary University of London Research Ethics Committee (QMERC2020/37) . Results will be presented orally and in report form and made available to the relevant ministries for example, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Trade to encourage adoption of strategy as policy. The findings of this study will be disseminated through conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications and webinars.

scholarly journals Implementation of the StandingTall programme to prevent falls in older people: a process evaluation protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. e048395
Author(s):  
Morag E Taylor ◽  
Chris Todd ◽  
Sandra O'Rourke ◽  
Lindy M Clemson ◽  
Jacqueline CT Close ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Research Ethics ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Research Ethics Committee ◽  
Personal Impact ◽  
The Uk

IntroductionOne in three people aged 65 years and over fall each year. The health, economic and personal impact of falls will grow substantially in the coming years due to population ageing. Developing and implementing cost-effective strategies to prevent falls and mobility problems among older people is therefore an urgent public health challenge. StandingTall is a low-cost, unsupervised, home-based balance exercise programme delivered through a computer or tablet. StandingTall has a simple user-interface that incorporates physical and behavioural elements designed to promote compliance. A large randomised controlled trial in 503 community-dwelling older people has shown that StandingTall is safe, has high adherence rates and is effective in improving balance and reducing falls. The current project targets a major need for older people and will address the final steps needed to scale this innovative technology for widespread use by older people across Australia and internationally.Methods and analysisThis project will endeavour to recruit 300 participants across three sites in Australia and 100 participants in the UK. The aim of the study is to evaluate the implementation of StandingTall into the community and health service settings in Australia and the UK. The nested process evaluation will use both quantitative and qualitative methods to explore uptake and acceptability of the StandingTall programme and associated resources. The primary outcome is participant adherence to the StandingTall programme over 6 months.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval has been obtained from the South East Sydney Local Health District Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC reference 18/288) in Australia and the North West- Greater Manchester South Research Ethics Committee (IRAS ID: 268954) in the UK. Dissemination will be via publications, conferences, newsletter articles, social media, talks to clinicians and consumers and meetings with health departments/managers.Trial registration numberACTRN12619001329156.

scholarly journals High incidence of myelodysplasia and secondary leukaemia in the UK Medical Research Council Pilot of autografting in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

2006 ◽  
Vol 133 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald W. Milligan ◽  
Geothy Kochethu ◽  
Claire Dearden ◽  
Estella Matutes ◽  
Christopher MacConkey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia ◽  
Medical Research ◽  
Research Council ◽  
Lymphocytic Leukaemia ◽  
Medical Research Council ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Secondary Leukaemia

2201 Peri-operative chemotherapy ± bevacizumab for resectable gastro-oesophageal adenocarcinoma: Results from the UK Medical Research Council randomised ST03 trial (ISRCTN 46020948)

2015 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. S400 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Cunningham ◽  
E. Smyth ◽  
S. Stenning ◽  
L. Stevenson ◽  
C. Robb ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Research ◽  
Research Council ◽  
Medical Research Council ◽  
Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma ◽  
The Uk
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