Characteristics of researchers and research ethics board (REB) members
| Researchers in aging (n = 98) | REB members (n = 136) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 46.8 (SD8.9) | 48.2 (SD11.8) |
| Sex (female) | 53.1% | 53.7% |
| Degree | (n=80) | (n=117) |
| MD | 25.0% | 28.2% |
| MSc or PhD | 86.3% | 47.0% |
| Years in research | ||
| 1–5 | 19.8% | |
| 6–10 | 37.5% | |
| 11–15 | 27.1% | |
| ≤16 | 15.6% | |
| Months on the committee | ||
| 1–12 | 23.5% | |
| 13–24 | 21.3% | |
| 25–36 | 16.9% | |
| ≤37 | 38.3% | |
| Area of specialisation | (n=92) | |
| geriatrics | 10.9% | |
| rehabilitation | 8.7% | |
| public health | 20.7% | |
| mental health | 34.8% | |
| other | 25.0% | |
| Type of research | ||
| basic | 24.7% | |
| clinical | 59.8% | |
| epidemiological/evaluative | 49.5% | |
| psychosocial | 30.9% | |
| Research involves individuals unable to consent | 64.3% | |
| Sits on the REB as | ||
| a researcher | 27.3% | |
| a health professional | 48.5% | |
| an ethicist | 6.9% | |
| a jurist | 9.2% | |
| a representative of the public | 16.0% | |
| other | 27.4% |