Research review committees in long-term care settings

As the number of elderly people grows, the interest in research for this po pulation increases. Federal funding is available for research regarding eld ers' needs, and researchers are recognizing the problems this population in curs. Residents and staff members in long-term care facilities:are prime ca ndidates for study subjects, and institutional research review committees, supported by the facilities' administration, are necessary to protect them. This article discusses ways to establish a research review committee and i ts working processes.