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Sen, B.A. (2003) Research governance: implications for health library and information professionals. Health Information & Libraries Journal, 20 (1). 3 - 14.
Abstract
The Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Care published by the Department of Health in 2001 provides a model of best practice and a framework for research in the health and social care sector. This article reviews the Department of Health Research Governance Framework, discusses the implications of research governance for library and information professionals undertaking research in the health- and social-care sector and recommends strategies for best practice within the information profession relating to research governance. The scope of the Framework document that covers both clinical and non-clinical research is outlined. Any research involving, amongst other issues, patients, NHS staff and use or access to NHS premises may require ethics committee approval. Particular reference is made to the roles, responsibilities and professional conduct and the systems needed to support effective research practice. Issues such as these combine to encourage the development of a quality research culture which supports best practice. Questions arise regarding the training and experience of researchers, and access to the necessary information and support. The use of the Framework to guide research practice complements the quality issues within the evidence-based practice movement and supports the ongoing development of a quality research culture. Recommendations are given in relation to the document's five domains of ethics, science, information, health and safety and finance and intellectual property. Practical recommendations are offered for incorporating research governance into research practice in ways which conform to the Framework's standards and which are particularly relevant for research practitioners in information science. Concluding comments support the use of the Research Governance Framework as a model for best practice.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2003 Blackwell Publishing. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Health Information & Libraries Journal. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Research governance; Quality research; Ethics; Library and information profession. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Information School (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Information Studies |
Date Deposited: | 24 Mar 2014 13:45 |
Last Modified: | 15 Sep 2014 01:40 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0165551512470042 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Blackwell Publishing |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1046/j.1471-1842.2003.00413.x |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:78257 |
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