Analysis and countermeasures of demands investigation on ethical review knowledge training among clinical investigators

Abstract

Objective To investigate and analyze the demands of ethical review knowledge training among clinical investigators and determinants, thus to discuss countermeasures to optimize the training pattern of ethical review knowledge training among clinical investigators and to provide scientific evidence and proposals for training management. Methods A total of 366 clinical investigators from third-class and first-grade general hospitals in Beijing were surveyed by questionnaires according to stratified random sampling method based on the professional titles, and the results were analyzed by SPSS 20.0. Results There existed training demands of ethical review knowledgeamong clinical investigators. For investigators with primary and intermediate titles, knowledge training about informed consent process, subject safety and rights protection, and principles of privacy security were highly needed. The training patterns researched were mainly short-term training and lectures organized by administrative department of the hospital. Most investigators expressed that the primary influence factor of training was lack of time and effort. Conclusions Based on the results of the survey, the demands of ethical review knowledge training are analyzed and countermeasures to optimize and enrich current training patterns are discussed, to improve the efficiency of training and the recognition and knowledge of ethical review among clinical investigators. Key words: Clinical investigator; Ethical review knowledge; Training demand