(1) Institute for Research & Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka;(2) Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College, London, UK;(3) Department of Primary Care and Public Health Sciences, Kings College, London, UK
Abstract:
Background
Lack of proper understanding on the part of researchers about public understanding of research and informed consent will increase the potential for malpractice. As a part of a larger study on ethics and informed consent in Sri Lanka, this study aimed to ascertain the level of understanding of 'research' by exploring the views of the public and professionals.