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Ethical Considerations for a Child's Participation in Research
Author(s) -
Kanner Sheri,
Langerman Susan,
Grey Margaret
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/j.1088-145x.2004.00015.x
Subject(s) - sophistication , comprehension , psychology , informed consent , nursing , pediatric nursing , perception , pediatric research , welfare , nursing research , medicine , political science , pediatrics , sociology , alternative medicine , social science , linguistics , philosophy , pathology , neuroscience , law
ISSUES AND PURPOSE To analyze ethical considerations for a child's involvement in research. CONCLUSIONS Pediatric research can proceed only when the welfare of children is protected. Although research with children as research subjects constitutes only a small portion of research efforts, its continual growth requires nurses be aware of the rights of pediatric subjects. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS As nursing research increases in sophistication, the nurse should include an assessment of the informed consent process in the care of the patient, including the child's comprehension, the age and development of the child, and the child's perception of the research.