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Chapter 18

Chapter 18. Ethical Precautions in Music Therapy Research. Research Ethics. Ethics influence all aspects of inquiry: Subject recruitment Subject selection Treatment interventions Study implementation Research designs Measurement tools Data analysis Research reporting.

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Chapter 18

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  1. Chapter 18 Ethical Precautions in Music Therapy Research

  2. Research Ethics • Ethics influence all aspects of inquiry: Subject recruitment Subject selection Treatment interventions Study implementation Research designs Measurement tools Data analysis Research reporting

  3. Music Therapy Codes • AMTA Code of Ethics, 2003 • Certification Board for Music Therapists, 2001

  4. Ethical Principles • Respect for persons – respect for autonomy and protection for those with compromised autonomy (informed consent, privacy, confidentiality) • Beneficience – maximize benefits and minimize harm to subjects (risk/benefit analysis) • Justice – fairness in in distribution of benefits and burdens (review of subject selection)

  5. Institutional Review Board (IRB) • Committee established to protect human research subjects • Domain over studies conducted under auspices of its institution (hospital, university, etc.) • Authority to approve, disapprove, or require alterations in research protocol • Monitors research at regular intervals

  6. Informed Consent • Capacity of the individual to understand the information presented about the study • Freedom of the individual to decide whether or not to engage in the study • Completeness of the information provided to the individual

  7. Capacity • Age • Cognitive Functioning • Physical Functioning • Emotional Functioning • Legally authorized representatives (guardians) can consent for a compromised individual

  8. Assent Insuring Comprehension • Information presented to subject in simple language (verbal or written) • Often paired with consent when person is compromised • Usually need both consent and assent when assent is used

  9. Voluntariness • Subject decides on basis of free will • Needs time to decide • Freedom to withdraw from study at any time • Influential Factors: capacity to understand, age, intimidation, authority of researcher, fear of incrimination or retaliation, dual relationships, etc.

  10. Heading with title, names, and contact info Invitation to participate Purpose of the study Description of procedures Associated risks and discomforts of study Associated benefits of study 7. Available alternative procedures 8. Assurance of confidentiality (privacy) Contact information for researcher, IRB representative and contact for injury Voluntariness statement and right to withdraw Closing statement and signatures 11 Necessary ComponentsFull Disclosure

  11. Consent • Written consent may be waived: when signing the contract will breach confidentiality when the research is low risk (survey)

  12. Deception • Researcher deliberately withholds information relevant to the study • Actively – misinforms • Passively – omits • Can result in embarrassment, harm, anxiety, etc. • Subjects can be informed that deception may be used (placebo)

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