Ethics in drug utilization research

Indrė Trečiokienė, Sofia Kälvemark Sporrong, Björn Wettermark, Louise C. Druedahl

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Abstract

This chapter focuses on research ethics, an area where norms and values are universally accepted. These norms and values are expressed in codes of ethics, that is, a set of principles and guidelines regarding ethics. Drug utilization research is a type of health-related research, and ethics is essential to consider. Central ethical aspects are to protect the rights, welfare, and anonymity of research subjects and to ensure the scientific quality of the ongoing research. The key aim of research ethics reviews committee approvals is to safeguard the rights, safety, and well-being of the research participants. One essential ethical focus when conducting research is to protect research participants against harm and to ensure that any participation in research is voluntary and based on informed consent. Policymaking in both developed and developing countries plays a role in making high-information content available for public health purposes while ensuring the protection of privacy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDrug Utilization Research : Methods and Applications:
PublisherWiley
Publication date2024
Edition2
Pages215-222
Chapter2.18
ISBN (Print)9781119911654
ISBN (Electronic)9781119911685
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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© 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Keywords

  • Drug utilization
  • Informed consent
  • Policymaking
  • Privacy
  • Public health
  • Research design
  • Research ethics

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