Part of the appraisal process should include an examination of ethics and DEI. Write a 1-2 page narrative addressing the following questions.

a. Ethics – was the study designed and implemented in an ethical manner?

·  Was the possibility of harm addressed?

·  Were vulnerable populations included in the study?

·  How do the authors describe the process for obtaining informed consent?

·  How does the study protect the privacy and confidentiality of the participants?

·  Was IRB approval obtained? How do you know?

b.  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  

·  Was the sample diverse and how do you know?

·  Did the inclusion/exclusion criteria create bias?

·  Where the data collection tools, culturally and linguistically appropriate?

·  What are the international and cross-national considerations, if any?

·  Did the authors describe attempts to include DEI?