Approval:
The research project "Barriers to using the evidence-based research approach - a cross-sectional survey of researchers" was reviewed by SMEC (Social and Societal Ethical Committee).The board concluded that your protocol meets the set ethical standards regarding scientific research.Its decision regarding this protocol is therefore: Favourable.This protocol was given the following final file number: G-2022 12 2132. This approval is valid for 4 years.
SMEC review board
Data handling and management:Data type: The survey does not ask for personal data. However, an IP-address will be collected automatically. Only the main investigator will have access to the raw data. The main investigator will delete the IP-addresses of the respondents after the initial export so there is no link to the respondents in further analysis. Neither the sub- nor the co-investigators will have access to the raw data.
Data management: The digital data will be stored on a protected server of the Thomas More University of Applied Sciences. Only the main investigator will have access to the personal (raw) data during and after the study.
The data will be stored for 7 years after the study on a protected server of the Thomas More University of Applied Sciences.
For more information about the approval, contact the main investigator sabine.vaneerdenbrugh@thomasmore.be