Improving representation in clinical trials and research building research equity for women and underrepresented groups

"The United States has long made substantial investments in clinical research with the goal of improving the health and well-being of our nation. There is no doubt that these investments have contributed significantly to treating and preventing disease and extending human life. Nevertheless, cl...

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Corporate Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.) Committee on Improving the Representation of Women and Underrepresented Minorities in Clinical Trials and Research
Other Authors: Bibbins, Kirsten (Editor), Helman, Alex (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : National Academies Press 2022, 2022
Series:A consensus study report of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, Medicine
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:"The United States has long made substantial investments in clinical research with the goal of improving the health and well-being of our nation. There is no doubt that these investments have contributed significantly to treating and preventing disease and extending human life. Nevertheless, clinical research faces a critical shortcoming. Currently, large swaths of the U.S. population, and those that often face the greatest health challenges, are less able to benefit from these discoveries because they are not adequately represented in clinical research studies. While progress has been made with representation of white women in clinical trials and clinical research, there has been little progress in the last three decades to increase participation of racial and ethnic minority population groups. This underrepresentation is compounding health disparities, with serious consequences for underrepresented groups and for the nation. At the request of Congress, Improving Representation in Clinical Trials and Research: Building Research Equity for Women and Underrepresented Groups identifies policies, procedures, programs, or projects aimed at increasing the inclusion of these groups in clinical research and the specific strategies used by those conducting clinical trials and clinical and translational research to improve diversity and inclusion. This report models the potential economic benefits of full inclusion of men, women, and racial and ethnic groups in clinical research and highlights new programs and interventions in medical centers and other clinical settings designed to increase participation"--
Physical Description:1 PDF file (xix, 259 pages)) : color illustrations, color charrts
ISBN:9780309278201
0309278465
9780309278461