title: The Satisfaction and Use of Research Ethics Board Information Systems in Canada.
abstract: This article reports findings from a national survey of Research Ethics Board (REB) personnel across Canada on the satisfaction and use of information systems that support the review and administration of research ethics protocols. Findings indicate that though a wide variety of REB systems are utilized, the majority fall short of desired characteristics. Despite these shortcomings, most respondents are satisfied with their current REB systems. Satisfaction is dependent on the volume of protocols processed in relation to the robustness of the system. Boards with higher volumes are more satisfied with full-fledged systems; however, the satisfaction of REBs with lower volumes is not affected by the robustness of the REB system used. Recommendations are provided.
authors: McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada detlorb@mcmaster.ca.
authors: Brian
authors: B
authors: Detlor
authors: McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
authors: Michael J
authors: MJ
authors: Wilson
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D026724:Ethical Review; D028744:Ethics Committees, Research; D032984:Ethics, Research; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: Canada; Institutional Review Board; Research Ethics Board; information systems; information systems satisfaction; information systems usage