title: Research governance and ethics: a resource for novice researchers.
abstract: This article provides an overview of the research governance framework and ethical review. Issues surrounding new procedures are clarified and practical advice is provided for those embarking on research projects. The article discusses limitations and highlights possible future changes to research governance in the United Kingdom.
authors.affiliation: Royal College of Nursing Institute, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford. marina.fontenla@rcn.org.uk
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fontenla
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rycroft-Malone
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D028744:Ethics Committees, Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004991:Ethics, Institutional; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000941:ethics / Q000458:organization & administration; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D017712:Peer Review, Research; D024382:Professional Role; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000458:organization & administration; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom