Elsa Marziali1, Julie M Dergal Serafini, Lynn McCleary. 1. Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. elsa.marziali@utoronto.ca
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the review is to assess frequencies of reporting adherence to professional practice standards and research ethics in studies of technology-based home health care programs. METHODS: Key databases were searched to yield 2,866 abstracts that were independently rated by two reviewers using inclusion-exclusion criteria, resulting in 107 articles that were then reviewed for reports of practice standards and research ethics. RESULTS: Issues related to professional practice standards and research ethics were not well reported. When reported, adherence to practice standards included preintervention training, use of intervention protocols, supervision, and mechanisms for risk management. Research ethics most commonly reported were informed consent, REB/IRB approval, and protection of privacy. DISCUSSION: The results raise questions as to whether practice standards and research ethics are addressed sufficiently when health service delivery occurs in technology-based environments. Guidelines for professional accountability in e-health service delivery are needed.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the review is to assess frequencies of reporting adherence to professional practice standards and research ethics in studies of technology-based home health care programs. METHODS: Key databases were searched to yield 2,866 abstracts that were independently rated by two reviewers using inclusion-exclusion criteria, resulting in 107 articles that were then reviewed for reports of practice standards and research ethics. RESULTS: Issues related to professional practice standards and research ethics were not well reported. When reported, adherence to practice standards included preintervention training, use of intervention protocols, supervision, and mechanisms for risk management. Research ethics most commonly reported were informed consent, REB/IRB approval, and protection of privacy. DISCUSSION: The results raise questions as to whether practice standards and research ethics are addressed sufficiently when health service delivery occurs in technology-based environments. Guidelines for professional accountability in e-health service delivery are needed.
Authors: Morgan R Bobb; Paul G Van Heukelom; Brett A Faine; Azeemuddin Ahmed; Jeffrey T Messerly; Gregory Bell; Karisa K Harland; Christian Simon; Nicholas M Mohr Journal: Acad Emerg Med Date: 2016-06-18 Impact factor: 3.451