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Ethical and practical considerations related to data sharing when collecting patient-reported outcomes in care-based child health research.
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Quality of Life Research . Aug2023, Vol. 32 Issue 8, p2319-2328. 10p. 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Purpose: The collection and use of patient reported outcomes (PROs) in care-based child health research raises challenging ethical and logistical questions. This paper offers an analysis of two questions related to PROs in child health research: (1) Is it ethically obligatory, desirable or preferable to share PRO data collected for research with children, families, and health care providers? And if so, (2) What are the characteristics of a model best suited to guide the collection, monitoring, and sharing of these data? Methods: A multidisciplinary team of researchers, providers, patient and family partners, and ethicists examined the literature and identified a need for focus on PRO sharing in pediatric care-based research. We constructed and analyzed three models for managing pediatric PRO data in care-based research, drawing on ethical principles, logistics, and opportunities to engage with children and families. Results: We argue that it is preferable to share pediatric PRO data with providers, but to manage expectations and balance the risks and benefits of research, this requires a justifiable data sharing model. We argue that a successful PRO data sharing model will allow children and families to have access to and control over their own PRO data and be engaged in decision-making around how PROs collected for research may be integrated into care, but require support from providers. Conclusion: We propose a PRO data sharing model that can be used across diverse research settings and contributes to improved transparency, communication, and patient-centered care and research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09629343
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Quality of Life Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164782799
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-023-03393-2