Table 3 Comparison of top-ranking ideal items between the Chinese sample and USNV sample by mean scores
From: Performance of IRBs in China: a survey on IRB employees and researchers’ experiences and perceptions
Chinese sample | USNV sample | ||||||
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IRB employee | Researcher | Both IRB employee and researcher | Researcher | ||||
Item number | Mean ± SD | Item number | Mean ± SD | Item number | Mean ± SD | Item number | Mean ± SD |
Top 5 most important ideal characteristics | |||||||
(42) | 6.58 ± 0.69 | (43) | 6.30 ± 0.79 | (15) | 6.46 ± 0.89 | (1) | 6.43 ± 0.80 |
(15) | 6.57 ± 0.70 | (44) | 6.30 ± 0.79 | (35) | 6.46 ± 0.76 | (13) | 6.17 ± 1.10 |
(44) | 6.56 ± 0.70 | (15) | 6.29 ± 0.78 | (3) | 6.43 ± 0.75 | (18) | 6.10 ± 1.11 |
(3) | 6.47 ± 0.71 | (36) | 6.28 ± 0.75 | (42) | 6.43 ± 0.75 | (19) | 6.08 ± 1.19 |
(30) | 6.47 ± 0.75 | (1) | 6.28 ± 0.85 | (1) | 6.41 ± 0.91 | (23) | 6.01 ± 1.16 |
Top 5 least important ideal characteristics | |||||||
(45) | 5.85 ± 1.35 | (41) | 5.90 ± 1.05 | (9) | 5.89 ± 1.03 | (41) | 2.68 ± 1.69 |
(29) | 5.86 ± 1.25 | (34) | 6.08 ± 0.88 | (39) | 5.92 ± 1.12 | (34) | 3.20 ± 1.82 |
(9) | 5.95 ± 1.04 | (45) | 6.09 ± 0.93 | (38) | 5.92 ± 1.05 | (33) | 4.03 ± 1.68 |
(32) | 6.01 ± 1.03 | (40) | 6.10 ± 0.90 | (29) | 5.92 ± 0.91 | (40) | 4.07 ± 1.93 |
(34) | 6.02 ± 1.06 | (32) | 6.13 ± 0.81 | (45) | 5.95 ± 1.09 | (32) | 4.30 ± 1.76 |
Related summarized item content |
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(1) Reviews protocols in a timely fashion |
(3) Provides complete rationale for changes regarding protocols |
(9) Works with investigators to resolve disagreements |
(13) Members do not allow personal biases to affect their work |
(15) Requires members to abstain from a review when there is a conflict-of-interest |
(18) Upholds participants’ rights while facilitating the conduct of research |
(19) Does not use its power to suppress research and avoid criticism |
(23) Members are knowledgeable about IRB procedures and national policy |
(29) Composed of members regarded as competent investigators |
(30) Provides a training program for new members |
(32) Offers consultation during the development of protocols and applications |
(33) Offers opportunities to educate investigators about national research policy |
(34) Offers editorial suggestions for documents and protocols |
(35) Members understand and act within the scope of their functions |
(36) Maintains accurate records |
(38) Requires chair to be an experienced investigator |
(39) Monitors approved research projects according to national policy |
(40) Has a diverse membership |
(41) Composed of more than one public member |
(42) Primary function is to protect human participants |
(43) Takes appropriate action when there is scientific misconduct |
(44) Acts promptly when its decisions are violated by an investigator |
(45) Applies flexible standards for informed consent requirements |