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Ethics in implementation research
TDR
About This Course
This course delves into the ethical dimensions of implementation research (IR), tailored for researchers and health program implementers working in low- and middle-income settings. Participants will gain an understanding of how to ethically navigate all phases of IR, from formulating relevant research questions that address community needs to ensuring robust informed consent and protecting participant privacy during data collection. The course also explores justice considerations, such as fair participant selection and providing equitable access to proven interventions. Additionally, it emphasizes the ethical responsibility of researchers to disseminate findings transparently, build local research capacity, and engage communities in a meaningful and sustained way. Through a series of nine lectures, this course equips learners with the knowledge and tools needed to design and implement IR projects that are ethically sound, culturally appropriate, and impactful
Requirements
A general knowledge of implementation research may be an advantage
Your instructor
Your instructor for this case example is Vijayaprasad Gopichandran, a Community Health Consultant in Chennai, India. You will also hear from Phyllis Dako-Gyeke from the University of Ghana, School of Public Health, and Maria Magdalena Guraiib from the Global Health Ethics and Goverance Unit at WHO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this MOOC session deliver a certificate or do I get academic credits?
Currently, this course does not offer a certificate or academic credit.
Is this TDR MOOC session free?
The MOOC is completely free. You can also leave the MOOC at any time without penalty.
How long does it take to complete this course?
This course is fully self-paced, meaning you can go through the content as quickly or as slowly as you would like. We estimate you will need 2 to 3 hours to complete the full course, with some participants needing more time and some participants needing less time.
Is the MOOC session taught live? Do I need to connect in at a specific time or can I participate when it is convenient for me?
This MOOC session is not live-streamed. Participants do not need to log in at specific times of day to participate and watch the videos, which means that you can take the MOOC in a way that is convenient for you.
Are there tests or assignments?
There are three ungraded quizzes incorporated in the course to help you check your learning.
© WHO 2018
This e-learning training was developed by TDR in collaboration with WHO.
The training is intended as a self-learning course on Implementation Research.
All reasonable precautions have been taken by TDR to verify the information contained in this e-learning. However, the e-learning is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. In no event shall WHO be liable for damages arising from its use.
The authors alone are responsible for the views expressed in this training package and they do not necessarily represent the decisions, policy or views of the World Health Organization.