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Module 4 Objectives Continuing Review Unanticipated Developments Adverse Events Consent Document Revisions Quiz |
Adverse Events
The unfolding
of adverse events is a serious and important
development. Adverse events are unexpected problems whose nature,
severity, or frequency are not described accurately in the study protocol.
It is the researcher’s responsibility to analyze the impact of an
adverse event. Is this an isolated event or is it more common? Does this
event have severe consequences or is the outcome unaffected?
What is the appropriate ethical action to be taken?
Incidents where subjects have been seriously harmed should be reported to the IRB immediately. The IRB should always be informed of any problems or accidents in the study. The death of a participant, whether related to the study or not, should also be reported to the IRB immediately.
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