Preparing ethical review systems for emergencies: next steps

BMC Med Ethics. 2023 Oct 27;24(1):92. doi: 10.1186/s12910-023-00957-2.

Abstract

Ethical review systems need to build on their experiences of COVID-19 research to enhance their preparedness for future pandemics. Recommendations from representatives from over twenty countries include: improving relationships across the research ecosystem; demonstrating willingness to reform and adapt systems and processes; and making the case robustly for better resourcing.

Keywords: Ethical preparedness; research ethics; ethical review; rapid review; COVID-19; infectious disease outbreaks; low- and middle-income countries.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Ecosystem
  • Emergencies*
  • Ethical Review
  • Humans