Table 1 Familiarity with workshop learning objectives content pre- and post-workshop, and absolute difference
Workshop | Learning objectives | Average score pre-workshop (range)a | Average score post-workshop (range)b | Absolute difference in mean scores for pre- and post-workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Workshop 1: respect for persons | 1. Explain the core principles and guidelines for ethical research in the TCPS2 | 1.9 (1–3) | 3.7 (3–5) | 1.8 |
2. Explain the role of an REB | 2.5 (1–4) | 4.2 (3–5) | 1.7 | |
3. Identify possible risks of research to individuals and communities | 3.0 (1–4) | 4.3 (3–5) | 1.3 | |
4. Describe the components of informed consent | 2.7 (1–4) | 3.7 (1–5) | 1.0 | |
Workshop 2: concern for welfare | 1. Explain the concept of concern for welfare | 3.3 (1–5) | 4.5 (3–5) | 1.2 |
2. Identify strategies to maintain confidentiality | 2.9 (1–5) | 4.3 (3–5) | 1.4 | |
3. Understand the importance of including people with lived and living experience in the research process | 3.6 (1–5) | 4.6 (3–5) | 1.0 | |
4. Explain the four components of ethical research in the DTES, as outlined in the Research 101 Manifesto | 3.3 (1–5) | 4.2 (3–5) | 0.9 | |
Workshop 3: justice | 1. Explain the importance of fairness and equity in research | 2.8 (1–4) | 3.7 (2–5) | 0.9 |
2. Identify factors that contribute to participant vulnerability | 2.7 (1–4) | 4.1 (3–5) | 1.4 | |
3. Understand the concept of dual relationships and how disclosing conflicts of interest is important for conducting ethical research | 3.1 (1.4) | 4.2 (2–5) | 1.1 | |
4. Communicate the key principles of TCPS2 | 2.8 (1–4) | 3.7 (2–5) | 0.9 |