Research governance: Current knowledge among clinical researchers

Abstract

Objective: To characterise the understanding of good clinical research practice (GCRP) among clinical researchers. Design, participants and setting: Survey of all staff within the largest clinical research group (Critical Care and Neurosciences) of a non-government research institute affiliated with a major children's hospital, between 1 April and 31 May 2007. Main outcome measures: Staff's role and research activity; knowledge of relevant guidelines and translation into practice; GCRP training; and experience of research audits. Results: 122 of 154 research staff (79%) responded and were divided into three categories: clinicians (45%); research students/junior researchers (32%); and researc..