Question

Research Article Critique, Part OneThe Cognitive Impact of Chronic Diseases on Functional Capacity inCommunity-Dwelling Adults(Kim, Park, & An, 2019)

The authors indicate that the institutional review board (IRB) authorization was acquired. This indicates than an IRB gave approval to conduct the research. In addition, an informed consent was provided to each participant. According to Grove and Gray (2019), which of the following would NOT be considered essential information for informed consent?

a.   a statement of the research purpose and any long-term goals of the study

b.   a discussion of how confidentiality of records will be maintained

c.   an explanation of the procedures to be followed in the study

d.   a complete list of references to be used in the study

Answer 1

ANSWER :

Option D - a complete list of references to be used in the study.

Reason :

Informed consent include :

• A statement of research purpose and long term goals.
• Decision regarding voluntary participation.
• Regarding the purpose , duration and list of procedures to be conducted in the study.
• Risks and benefits of the study.
• Dicuss regarding maintenance of confidentiality of records.
• Regarding alternative treatments in the course of the study going to be conducted.