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Table 1 Best practice recommendations

From: Improving the process of research ethics review

Stakeholder

Activity

Researchers

• Develop scientifically sound research proposals

• Understand and apply research ethics standards

• Ensure that applications are thorough and complete

• Be responsive to requests for revision and clarification

Research administrators

• Understand and apply institutional requirements

• Understand and be able to communicate research ethics standards

• Share observed challenges with the appropriate institutional delegate so that solutions can be developed

Research Ethics Board members

• Understand and consistently apply research ethics standards

• Respect review timelines

• Participate in (ongoing) educational activities

Institution

• Provide necessary administrative support, responsive to variation in workload

• Encourage and support educational opportunities for researchers, administrators and REB members

• Promote a culture of respect for research ethics review