How to implement a clinical ethics committee in an oncological research hospital: Qualitative results from a process evaluation study using normalization process theory (EVACEC)
We identified key components to support the normalization of CECs and enable their activation within a clinical setting. An active and sustainable CEC must be visible, accessible, understood and trusted, clear in purpose, sufficiently integrated into the life of the organisation, adequately resourced, appropriately constituted and competent, accountable and independent. These findings can inform the development of practical strategies for CECs implementation and of appropriate outcomes for further evaluation.
Authors
- Ludovica De Panfilis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5509-7626)
- Giorgio Gualandri
- Marco Annoni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3259-1856)
- Morten Magelssen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5994-8029)
- Marta Perin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4631-7380)
- Luca Ghirotto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7632-1271)
- Chiara Crico (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9742-515X)
Institutions
- University of Oslo (NO)
- Azienda Sanitaria Unità Locale di Reggio Emilia (IT)
- Azienda USL di Bologna (IT)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
- National Research Council (IT)
- Fondazione Umberto Veronesi (IT)
- Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori (IT)
- University of Bologna (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-05-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318870
- Primary Topic
- Ethics in medical practice
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ministero della Salute