A learning activity to introduce undergraduate students to bioethics in human clinical research: a case study

Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics : JERHRE
Ignacio Segarra, Manuel Gomez

Abstract

We developed a pharmacology practicum assignment to introduce students to the research ethics and steps involved in a clinical trial. The assignment included literature review, critical analysis of bioethical situations, writing a study protocol and presenting it before a simulated ethics committee, a practice interview with a faculty member to obtain informed consent, and a student reflective assessment and self-evaluation. Students were assessed at various steps in the practicum; the learning efficiency of the activity was evaluated using an independent survey as well as students' reflective feedback. Most of the domains of Bloom's and Fink's taxonomies of learning were itemized and covered in the practicum. Students highly valued the translatability of theoretical concepts into practice as well as the approach to mimic professional practice. This activity was within a pharmacy program, but may be easily transferable to other medical or health sciences courses.

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May 9, 2015·The Psychiatric Quarterly·Inés Morán-SánchezMaria D Pérez-Cárceles
Apr 30, 2020·Nursing Ethics·Ignacio MacphersonIgnacio Segarra
Jun 5, 2021·European Journal of Dental Education : Official Journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe·Ignacio MacphersonIgnacio Segarra

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