Discussion Question:
Describe two historical
events that have influenced the development of ethical codes and regulations
for nursing and healthcare research. Explain how each event has impacted
ethical codes and regulations.
Your initial posting
should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least two scholarly
sources other than the textbook.
OVERVIEW:
This module summarizes the use of ethics in research and the
regulations that govern the research process. Various sets of ethical
principles that guide healthcare practice are described in detail. The four
core ethical principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy and fidelity
are defined in the context of ethical decision making in healthcare. There is
focus upon the relationship between the four core values and the Institute of
Medicine’s (IOM) core dimensions of quality.
The module presents principles that protect the rights of human
subjects. Ethical considerations as they relate to clinical research and
evidence-based quality improvement initiatives are described. Similarities and
differences between research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement
that have implications for human subjects are identified and discussed. Ethical
foundations that relate to clinical research are described and examples of
ethical controversies as they relate to evidence-based quality improvement
initiatives are provided. The module concludes with describing the ethical
responsibilities of patients in the process of improving healthcare.
GOALS:
- Describe the basic concepts,
techniques, and methodologies underlying the research process and their
application in the study of nursing problems. - Identify researchable clinical
nursing problems with the purpose of improving patient outcomes. - Integrate research findings into
nursing practice to meet the changing needs of clients and professional
nursing. - Identify legal, ethical and
cultural considerations in research that involves human subjects.
Learning Materials
Required Resources:
Melnyk, B. M. & Fineout-Overholt,
E. (2022). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide
to best practice (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health. ISBN: 978197518575.
Read chapter 24.
Additional Resources:
- The World Medical
Association, Inc. (2013). Declaration of
Helsinki. - University of Maine
at Farmington. (2017). The Belmont Report
| Institutional Review Board. - Department of
Health and Human Services | National Institutes of Health. (n.d.). Policy and procedures: The
Intramural NIH Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). - American Nurses
Association. (n.d.) ANA Official
Position Statements: Ethics and Human Rights.