Guide questions used during workshops |
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THEMATIC BLOCK 1. Governance and regulation of research ethics |
1. According to your experience, whether in your country or Central America in general, have ethical standards for human research been adopted following international guidelines? |
2. Does the level of regulation (law, decree, resolutions, rules, regulations, guidelines, national guidelines and standard operating procedures) include recommendations made by international ethical regulations? |
3. What are some possible paths to advance an agenda that strengthens the governance and regulation of health research in your country/region? |
THEMATIC BLOCK 2. Preparedness and coordinated research response to the COVID-19 pandemic |
1. Regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, how do you assess ethics review preparedness and response at the national and regional levels? |
2. Could the articulation of collaborative efforts during the pandemic be described as successful (e.g. efficient, effective)? |
3. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, what has been the response to the ethical review of protocols related to COVID-19? Could you briefly describe your experience? |
4. What are the challenges to move forward in the context of COVID-19 and strengthen the capacity for ethical review during public health emergencies? |
THEMATIC BLOCK 3. Collaboration, international cooperation and community participation |
1. Does the current regulatory framework for health research stimulate research and promote collaboration? Does it encourage intersectoral, interdisciplinary, inter-institutional collaboration? |
2. Do prevailing practices in your country promote open dialogue and protection for participants in scientific research among researchers, regulators and the public? |
3. From your point of view, what kind of international cooperation is required in the Central American and Caribbean region? |
4. Have community organizations representing populations or individuals taken part in the formulation of research policies and ethical standards? If so, to what extent? |
5. How could communities be involved in these governance processes? |