What is research integrity?
We’re committed to the highest standards of integrity for research done in our hospitals and health services. Our research is done responsibly and ethically, leading to better treatment outcomes and the best care we can offer.
Any research done by a Metro South Health facility or service by our researchers, complies with the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018.
Research integrity policies and procedures
We use the following documents to guide research in our hospital and health service.
Metro South Health
- Research policy [PDF 251.81 KB]
- Research integrity [PDF 246.29 KB]
- Research complaints and misconduct [PDF 228.74 KB]
- Research conflict of interest disclosure form [DOCX 680.78 KB]
- Research excellence and capability framework [PDF 367.67 KB]
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
- National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2023
- Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018
Research integrity training
Research integrity training is mandatory for all researchers undertaking research in Metro South Health.
You can do the 3 online training courses through MSHLearn. Each one takes about 25 minutes.
- Research integrity – concepts
- Research integrity – probity and bias
- Research integrity – breaches of the code
External members of research teams (i.e. non-MSH employees) must provide evidence (e.g. certificate or training transcript) of research integrity training from their employing Hospital and Health Service, University or Institution or external provider.
External researchers who wish to complete Metro South Health's research integrity modules can email MSH-Research@health.qld.gov.au
Research integrity advisors
Research Integrity Advisors (RIAs) are Metro South Health employees who are experienced in research with a thorough knowledge of research practices and the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.
Our RIAs advise staff and research teams on responsible and ethical research. They're your first point of contact for any questions about research conduct or concerns about research integrity.
All our advisors get support and training. If you're interested in becoming an advisor, please fill in the MSH research integrity advisor EOI form.
For more information about the role of an RIA read Research integrity advisor: role description [PDF 338.45 KB].
Give feedback about our research
Please let us know if you have any questions, issues or concerns about the research we're doing in our hospitals and health services.
There are different ways you can give us your feedback.
You can call or email:
- one of our research integrity advisors [XLSX 22.87 KB] - QH internal access only, if external please contact MSH-Research@health.qld.gov.au for RIA contact details.
- our research integrity officer - please email MSH-Research@health.qld.gov.au for contact details.
- the principal investigator or members of the research team - contact details are on the Participant Information and Consent form (PICF).
- our Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).
You can also fill in one of our online forms.