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What Is Research?
When most people are asked about research, they think of
scientific or medical research and with good reason. Right now,
there are more than 40,000 medical research studies
underway. Those that are successful will result in new
medications or devices that coulddramatically improve the way we
treat certain diseases or conditions.
But research takes other forms, too. Some studies use
questionnaires, interviews, or othertypes of surveys to gather
information about habits, opinions, and beliefs. Other studies
observe the way people interact with one another or react to
certain situations, providing
new insights into human behavior.
What do all forms of research have in common? All seek knowledge
for the public good.Many would not be possible without human
participants.
Benefits and risks
One way or another, all of us have benefited from research. The
vaccines that help
prevent diseases and the medications that help manage diabetes
or control blood pressureare just a few examples of scientific
discoveries that resulted from research. Many of the
psychological and social support services that we routinely
provide to victims of trauma
and disaster also were developed in response to research
findings.
Its important to note, however, that research is experimental,
and that means it involvesrisk. The federal government requires
researchers to inform participants about the risks
involved and to do everything possible to minimize those risks.
Even so, risk can never
be completely avoided.
Thats one reason organizations seek AAHRPPaccreditation. AAHRPPs
emphasis onethical standards and practices helps reduce the risk to
research participants. By attaining
accreditation, organizations send a strong message that they are
committed to conducting
high quality research and that protecting participants is a top
priority.
Learn
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