Conflicts of Interest - Developing Resolutions in Continuing Medical Education Research Presentations
Study Description and Methods
This qualitative study examined the personal and institutional approaches taken in the conflict resolution process by investigating the presence of perceived bias in oral and print content of research findings presented in certified Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities.
Research Questions
Our research questions were:
- What are successful and what are inappropriate forms of resolution of potential conflicts of interest completed at both the individual and organizational level?
- What are the scenarios that can be developed that will help illustrate how conflict of interest enters into the research process?
Timeline
This study was conducted from June 1, 2005, through May 31, 2006.
Contact Information
For additional information about this study, please contact:
James Galliher, PhD
Research Director
AAFP National Research Network
1-800-274-2237, x3170
jgallihe@aafp.org
James Galliher, PhD
Research Director
AAFP National Research Network
1-800-274-2237, x3170
jgallihe@aafp.org
Key Findings and Publications
While limited, this pilot study confirms the subjectivity and variability in perceiving commercial bias within research findings presented in CME venues. There needs to be further study of these questions to guide the resolution of conflicts of interest in research and CME.
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This project is funded by a grant from Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and Office of Research Integrity (ORI) as part of their Responsible Conduct of Research Program for Academic Societies to Promote Research Integrity.
