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Ethical Considerations in Sports Medicine and Health Research

by Emily Jackson 1,*
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Emily Jackson
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FSPH  2020 2(1):6; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fsph.20200222
Received: 2 January 2020 / Accepted: 16 January 2020 / Published Online: 22 February 2020
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This paper aims to explore the ethical considerations that arise in the field of sports medicine and health research. With the increasing emphasis on sports as a means to promote physical fitness and well-being, the need for ethical guidance in this domain has become paramount. The paper begins by defining sports medicine and health research, and discusses the potential ethical dilemmas that may arise during the conduct of such research. It highlights the importance of informed consent, participant safety, and the protection of human subjects, which are essential components of ethical research practices. The paper further examines the role of confidentiality and privacy, the balance between scientific advancement and the potential risks to participants, and the ethical implications of data sharing. Additionally, the paper addresses the issue of bias in research, including both selection bias and performance bias, and suggests strategies to mitigate these issues. Lastly, the paper concludes by emphasizing the need for ongoing ethical education and the establishment of clear ethical standards in sports medicine and health research to ensure the integrity and trustworthiness of the field.

Keywords: Sports Medicine; Health Research; Ethical Considerations; Informed Consent; Participant Safety.;
Copyright: © 2020 by Jackson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Jackson, E. (2020). Ethical Considerations in Sports Medicine and Health Research. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2(1), 6. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200222
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Jackson, E. Ethical Considerations in Sports Medicine and Health Research. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2020, 2, 6. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200222
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Jackson E. Ethical Considerations in Sports Medicine and Health Research. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2020, 2(1):6. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200222
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Jackson, Emily 2020. "Ethical Considerations in Sports Medicine and Health Research" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 2, no.1:6. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200222

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Jackson, E. (2020). Ethical Considerations in Sports Medicine and Health Research. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2(1), 6. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200222

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