The ethical aspects of designing a healthcare waste management research proposal.

  • Woolridge A
  • Phillips P
  • Coskeran T
  • et al.
ISSN: 10918043
N/ACitations
Citations of this article
1Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.

Abstract

This paper reviews some of the ethical implications of researching in the field of healthcare waste management. The ethical aspects of research need to be considered from the outset in any project that involves people, and it is the responsibility of the researcher to ensure that no-one is harmed physically, psychologically or socially as a result of the research. In addition to this responsibility, in the UK, where research involves National Health Service (NHS) staff or NHS premises current protocol requires that specific ethical approval is required before it can be undertaken. To illustrate the issues raised by ethical considerations, the paper details the process of applying for ethical approval from the host institution, the University of Northampton, and the NHS. Both the barriers encountered during the process and positive aspects of working within the research governance framework are considered. Issues of informed consent, anonymity and confidentiality are discussed and placed in the context of research into waste management behaviours. Finally, a view is put forward on how the stringency of the system of applying for NHS ethical approval is currently affecting the research agenda in healthcare waste management in the UK. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Woolridge, A. C., Phillips, P., Coskeran, T., & Crockett, R. (2007). The ethical aspects of designing a healthcare waste management research proposal. Proceedings of the International Conference on Waste Technology & Management, 1475–1486. Retrieved from https://login.ezproxy.utas.edu.au/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eih&AN=26363315&site=eds-live

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free