IRB Advisor – September 1, 2006
September 1, 2006
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IRB director offers guidelines for running a more efficient office
The first step to improving your IRB office's efficiency is to collect data through a software system that will make sense of files and reports. -
Sharing of IRB approvals raises questions, concerns
As times change and evolve, so do IRBs and, ultimately, IRB guidelines and rules. Lately, the evolution of IRBs can be seen in the trend of an increasing number of multi-site studies. -
SACHRP chair updates IRB Advisor on IRB regulations
IRB Advisor: What are some the latest issues and things discussed and decided by SACHRP? -
Ethnography proposals pose problems for IRBs
When an IRB considers a proposed study, the devil is in the details: Exactly what are you studying? Exactly how? Who will participate? When? For how long? -
Dealing with ethnographic issues
When IRBs encounter ethnography proposals, their concerns--and requests for change--tend to fall into a few key areas. -
Be creative in seeking out unaffiliated members
Want to attract and retain good nonscientific, unaffiliated IRB members? Cast your net wider for interested people, train them well and nurture them carefully.