Catherine Joy Escuadra, Peter Feys, Prem Saggurthi, Alma Viviana Silva Guerrero, Heta Baxi, Melanie Farlie, Jackie Whittaker
Session outline:
The structures to support and guide the ethics application process of physiotherapy-led studies varies across the globe. The panel will discuss why physiotherapist should get involved in ethics review committees.
Whilst in some countries the exemptions for ethics approval are extended, other entities tighten their rules around ethics processes and requirement to obtain approval. The panel will discuss how an appropriate level of ethical scrutiny could look like.
Learning objective 1:
Explore the role of physiotherapists on ethics boards
Learning objective 2:
Explore the professional perceptions on ethics requirements in different settings
Learning objective 3:
Discuss ethics approach for international research collaborations
Primary topic:
Professionalism & ethics
