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SynthesisJournal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID2025

Risks and Safeguards in Social-Behavioural Research With Adults With Developmental Disabilities: A Qualitative Systematic Review.

Katherine McDonald, Madison Brodeur, Ariel Schwartz

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3 authors.

Katherine McDonaldPublic Health, Syracuse, New York, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1195-7978
Madison BrodeurOccupational Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Ariel SchwartzInstitute on Disability, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, USA.

Funding

MGH Institute of Health ProfessionsPatient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteSyracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWe identified participant-level risks and safeguards in social-behavioural research with adults with developmental disabilities.

methodWe conducted a qualitative systematic review on risks and safeguards in peer-reviewed research with adults with developmental disabilities. We identified research reporting on risks and safeguards published between 2009 and 2023 by searching eight databases and conducting hand searches of reference lists. We conducted thematic analysis using independent data extraction and coding, and investigator triangulation.

resultsFrom 23 manuscripts, we identified: (1) risks associated with research participation of adults with developmental disabilities (e.g., physical, relational, psychological, and social risks as well as a loss of privacy and confidentiality) and (2) safeguards (e.g., using guiding frameworks, reducing participant burden, securing privacy and confidentiality, and fostering psychological and relational well-being).

conclusionsWe encourage researchers to foster positive experiences so research participants feel valued and respected, and enjoy having the experience and opportunity to contribute to scientific discoveries.

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Behavioral ResearchConfidentialityDevelopmental DisabilitiesResearch SubjectsAdultHumansQualitative Researchdevelopmental disabilityinclusionresearch ethicsresponsibleriskssafeguards

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PMID40052433
PMCPMC11886930

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