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. 2014 Aug;7(4):329-35.
doi: 10.1111/cts.12160. Epub 2014 May 20.

A distributed model: redefining a robust research subject advocacy program at the Harvard Clinical and Translational Science Center

Sabune J Winkler  1 , Enrico Cagliero, Elizabeth Witte, Barbara E Bierer
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A distributed model: redefining a robust research subject advocacy program at the Harvard Clinical and Translational Science Center

Sabune J Winkler et al. Clin Transl Sci. 2014 Aug.

Abstract

The Harvard Clinical and Translational Science Center ("Harvard Catalyst") Research Subject Advocacy (RSA) Program has reengineered subject advocacy, distributing the delivery of advocacy functions through a multi-institutional, central platform rather than vesting these roles and responsibilities in a single individual functioning as a subject advocate. The program is process-oriented and output-driven, drawing on the strengths of participating institutions to engage local stakeholders both in the protection of research subjects and in advocacy for subjects' rights. The program engages stakeholder communities in the collaborative development and distributed delivery of accessible and applicable educational programming and resources. The Harvard Catalyst RSA Program identifies, develops, and supports the sharing and distribution of expertise, education, and resources for the benefit of all institutions, with a particular focus on the frontline: research subjects, researchers, research coordinators, and research nurses.

Keywords: clinical and translational science centers; clinical research; research subject advocacy.

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RSA program structure.
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Researcher needs survey.
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