The purpose of an institutional review board (IRB) is to:
a. critique the research methods of a study.
b. design and develop research studies.
c. determine the extent to which human rights will be protected in a study.
d. review the costs associated with an institutional study.
ANS: C
The functions of an IRB involve reviewing research to determine whether the rights and welfare of the subjects were protected, the methods used to secure informed consent were appropriate, and the potential benefits of the study were greater than the risks.
The IRB examines studies for ethical concerns. Their job is to protect human subjects, not critique the research methods. The functions of an IRB involve reviewing research to determine whether the rights and welfare of the subjects were protected, the methods used to secure informed consent were appropriate, and the potential benefits of the study were greater than the risks.
The IRB examines studies for ethical concerns. Their job is to protect human subjects, not design and develop studies. The functions of an IRB involve reviewing research to determine whether the rights and welfare of the subjects were protected, the methods used to secure informed consent were appropriate, and the potential benefits of the study were greater than the risks.
The IRB examines studies for ethical concerns. Their job is to protect human subjects, not reviewing cost associated with research. The functions of an IRB involve reviewing research to determine whether the rights and welfare of the subjects were protected, the methods used to secure informed consent were appropriate, and the potential benefits of the study were greater than the risks.
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