Healthcare Simulation Research

Abstract

Ethical research practice should be the aim of all simulation researchers. However, this intention does not always translate into the successful completion of an ethics application. In this chapter, we discuss considerations for conducting ethical research in simulation, and the relationship between these principles and the requirements for ethical approval. We will also give practical advice about the common requirements of ethics panels and institutional review boards (IRBs), to enable you to proceed as smoothly as possible through the process of gaining ethical approval for your simulation study.