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Research Study
The Approach
Black Creek Community Health Centre’s Research Policy and Protocols focus more on what could be referred to as “moral imperatives,” than on the mechanics of research. Moral imperatives focus on ethics and would include:
- Respect for human dignity
- Respect for vulnerable persons
- Respect for privacy and confidentiality including data maintenance, storage, release of information, use of names or codes, destruction of data at the conclusion of the research.
- Balancing harms and benefits
- Respect for free and informed consent
Approval Process
Researchers who are interested to form a collaboration with Black Creek Community Health Centre must submit an application for review.
Approval of research projects is guided by the following priorities for our organization:
- Focus on client-centred research, with an emphasis on determinants of health.
- Assess the success of program and service delivery, as a community health centre.
- Contribute to the body of knowledge, relevant to philosophy and goals of community health centres.
- Focus on projects contributing to the enhancement of clinical knowledge & effective treatment modalities.
Research Applications
Research projects are reviewed by Black Creek CHC’s research Advisory Committee – made up of community members, staff, and members of our Board of Directors.
For more information about our Research Application Process:
Victor Adarquah – Research Coordinator
E: victor.adarquah@bcchc.com / 416 240 2033
