Ethical, Regulatory, and Investigator Considerations in Prison Research.

The article reports on the importance of prison research on health related conditions of prison inmates in the United States. Its purpose is to offer a pragmatic overview of investigator, regulatory, and ethical considerations to facilitate critically needed research with vulnerable prison populations. Since high rates of neurological, psychiatric, and other health-related issues exist, prison research is critical to identify the most effective interventions for rehabilitation, health promotion, and crime prevention.