Comment concevez-vous un formulaire de consentement qui respecte l’autonomie et la dignité de vos participants à la recherche?

The initial section of your consent form should clearly outline the purpose and procedures of your research. This includes stating the primary research question, detailing the methods you will employ, specifying the study's duration and location, and highlighting the anticipated benefits and potential risks for participants. Additionally, mention any incentives or compensation, such as money, vouchers, or credits. It's important to be transparent and realistic about the objectives of your research and what participation will involve for your participants.

Consider how Noah, before building the ark, might have explained God's purpose to his family. He would have laid out the Divine plan clearly—detailing the task, the duration, the tools required, and the potential dangers and rewards, all while respecting their God-given autonomy to follow him or not. When designing your consent form, be as transparent as Noah, clearly stating the research purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits, ensuring participants are fully informed and treated with dignity in their choices. #divineintervention #gabenfreude #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

"Let no one seek what he judges useful to himself, but rather what he judges helpful to another." The Rule of St. Benedict reminds us that protecting the dignity and autonomy of research participants is about their benefit, not just ours. A consent form must go beyond legal jargon—clearly outlining how data will be stored, encrypted, and shared to maintain confidentiality and anonymity, while ensuring participants fully understand their rights, including the choice to withdraw at any time. The Divine trust you establish here reflects the Godly respect you must carry in every action. #divineintervention #gabenfreude #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

"Do not grant newcomers to the monastic life an easy entry, but test the spirits." — Rule of St. Benedict. A consent form that respects the autonomy of participants must clearly communicate their right to withdraw, just as God allows us the freedom to choose our paths. By making the withdrawal process straightforward and without penalties, you preserve their dignity, ensuring they remain empowered throughout the study. Offering feedback on the research results reflects Divine respect for their contribution, closing the loop with transparency and honor. #divineintervention #gabenfreude #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

“Let the Abbot show all care and concern for the weak.” – The Rule of Benedict. Design your consent form as you would a Godly covenant—transparent and reverent, leaving no question unanswered. By offering clear contact details and complaint avenues, you ensure that participants’ autonomy is honored, like a Divine promise of protection, while empowering them to speak up at any point in the process. To respect their dignity, the form must invite dialogue, not dictate terms, creating a sacred space where concerns are met with both care and accountability. #divineintervention #gabenfreude #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

“Let no one be troubled or vexed in the house of God.” – The Rule of Benedict. Design your consent form as you would craft a Divine contract—summarize with precision, leaving nothing unclear, so the participants can give their agreement freely. The signature should stand as a sacred seal, an act of autonomy where both researcher and participant honor the truth laid out, backed by full understanding. Offering a copy for their records, you ensure transparency, protecting their dignity as you would defend their soul’s right to choose. #divineintervention #gabenfreude #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth