Tamiko Eto

Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) are formally designated independent groups charged with the review and ethical oversight of research involving human subjects. The IRB is composed of knowledgeable experts in various fields to provide guidance to researchers to minimize risks and maximize benefits for research participants. Moreover, the IRB is in place to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects in research projects. IRBs inform their decisions based on the principles of the Belmont… Show more

Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) are formally designated independent groups charged with the review and ethical oversight of research involving human subjects. The IRB is composed of knowledgeable experts in various fields to provide guidance to researchers to minimize risks and maximize benefits for research participants. Moreover, the IRB is in place to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects in research projects. IRBs inform their decisions based on the principles of the Belmont Report, and established regulations and policies from the Code of Federal Regulations and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (if applicable).

IRB oversight has been required for human subject research dating back to 1974¹; however, the terms research and human subjects are often misunderstood and inconsistently applied today. Federal guidelines were altered in 2018 to define human subjects to include, “information about [not just physical interventions and interactions with] a living individual”. Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI and ML) research involving human data challenges the federal human subjects guidelines stemming from the difficulty in defining “about whom” the data is being collected.

This White Paper is intended to be used as a basis for further discussion. We seek feedback on it to inform future iterations of the recommendations it contains. Our aim is to help IRBs build their capacity as regulatory bodies responsible for protecting human subjects in research. We provide recommendations on how AI HSR can be reviewed and adequately overseen within the current regulatory framework until a more thorough regulatory framework can be developed. We also include a decision tree for human subjects and exempt category four (4) (secondary use) determinations, based off the
Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) current guidance². Show less

The key to AI HSR ethical review and research compliance oversight is the need to focus on the data. AI/ML largely depends on the model, but more so depends on the data. Therefore, the IRBs focus should be weighted more heavily on the data used to train the model, as opposed to the algorithm/model itself. IRBs are more well suited to address data concerns than technology (though, the technology may require additional risk assessment by the IT department). These issues can be addressed using a… Show more

The key to AI HSR ethical review and research compliance oversight is the need to focus on the data. AI/ML largely depends on the model, but more so depends on the data. Therefore, the IRBs focus should be weighted more heavily on the data used to train the model, as opposed to the algorithm/model itself. IRBs are more well suited to address data concerns than technology (though, the technology may require additional risk assessment by the IT department). These issues can be addressed using a quality AI HSR checklist, adequate board member training, and adding an AI and data expert to the review board. Ancillary and commercial AI HSR IRB committees are innovative and helpful in their own unique ways, but none of these address the rudimentary issue at the forefront of AI HSR oversight which is that we have the tools and protections in place already. We simply need to better understand and utilize them. Show less

Exploring the Effectiveness of an Internet-Based Program for Reducing Caregivers' Distress: The iCare Project for Dementia Family Caregivers

Handbook for the iCare educational program for helping caregivers of individuals with dementia or memory loss to overcome stressful situations in their caregiver role.

The iCare training was specifically created for caregivers of individuals with dementia or memory loss. This comprehensive program demonstrates the skills on how to cope with caregiving, reduce related distress, and improve the quality of life of caregivers and loved ones.

This informative program was developed by… Show more

Handbook for the iCare educational program for helping caregivers of individuals with dementia or memory loss to overcome stressful situations in their caregiver role.

The iCare training was specifically created for caregivers of individuals with dementia or memory loss. This comprehensive program demonstrates the skills on how to cope with caregiving, reduce related distress, and improve the quality of life of caregivers and loved ones.

This informative program was developed by Photozig, Inc. in collaboration with Stanford University, Alzheimer’s Association, and other organizations. The iCare project was funded by the National Institute on Aging (part of the National Institutes of Health). Show less

iCareFamily is a stress management skills training program for caregivers of individuals with memory problems, funded by the National Institute on Aging.

In collaboration with Stanford University, the Alzheimer's Association and other organizations, we have created online training videos to help caregivers to overcome stressful situations in their caregiver role.

The goal of this program is to teach skills, provide tools and resources, in order to enhance the coping with… Show more

iCareFamily is a stress management skills training program for caregivers of individuals with memory problems, funded by the National Institute on Aging.

In collaboration with Stanford University, the Alzheimer's Association and other organizations, we have created online training videos to help caregivers to overcome stressful situations in their caregiver role.

The goal of this program is to teach skills, provide tools and resources, in order to enhance the coping with caregiving and improve quality of life. Show less

iCareFamily is a stress management skills training program for caregivers of individuals with memory problems, funded by the National Institute on Aging.

In collaboration with Stanford University, the Alzheimer's Association and other organizations, we have created online training videos to help caregivers to overcome stressful situations in their caregiver role.

The goal of this program is to teach skills, provide tools and resources, in order to enhance the coping with… Show more

iCareFamily is a stress management skills training program for caregivers of individuals with memory problems, funded by the National Institute on Aging.

In collaboration with Stanford University, the Alzheimer's Association and other organizations, we have created online training videos to help caregivers to overcome stressful situations in their caregiver role.

The goal of this program is to teach skills, provide tools and resources, in order to enhance the coping with caregiving and improve quality of life. Show less

Offers evidence-based information on assessment and treatment of emotional disorders in older adults, providing an essential resource for busy clinicians
Provides a comprehensive introduction to a range of psychotherapies, allowing the reader to compare and contrast the different approaches
Features chapters from world experts in psychotherapy, giving the reader the most authoritative and up-to-date advice on clinical practice

Although the perceptions and realities of… Show more

Offers evidence-based information on assessment and treatment of emotional disorders in older adults, providing an essential resource for busy clinicians
Provides a comprehensive introduction to a range of psychotherapies, allowing the reader to compare and contrast the different approaches
Features chapters from world experts in psychotherapy, giving the reader the most authoritative and up-to-date advice on clinical practice

Although the perceptions and realities of ageing have changed markedly over the last few decades, for practitioners working with older people, emotional problems remain a major factor of health and happiness in later life. This handbook provides a concise, authoritative and up to date guide to best practice in therapy for older people, for a wide range of mental health professionals.

The editors bring together chapters by experienced trainers and clinicians that cover all the significant problems and issues in the assessment and treatment of emotional disorders in later life. The introductory chapters examine the individual, social, cultural and physical experience of ageing, and provide an essential background for a caring and professional understanding of related emotional disorders and their effective treatment. Throughout the book, key research and clinical experience is reported as underlying evidence based treatment, but the emphasis is on practical guidance for assessment and interventions, rather than detailed discussion of methodological issues. With each chapter written by a specialist in their field, a range of expertise is provided in a single source, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone dealing with the mental health needs of older people.

Readership: Clinical psychologists, including those in training, psychiatrists, and other mental health professinals and clinicians working with older patients. Show less

Japanese Language Version of Coping with Caregiving Manual

PROGRAM: 78th ANNUAL PSA MEETING, OAKLAND, CA
MARCH 29-­APRIL 1, 2007
THEME: SOCIOLOGY AND THE ACADEMY: ITS CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE POSITION

Completely revised and updated versions of Manuals1996 and 2002 based on 10 years of leaders and caregiver participants' feedback

This study explored possible causal mechanisms that influence drinking behaviors of college students.
Three dichotomous dependent variables were measured: Drinking frequencies daily, monthly, and
weekly. The independent variables were college environmental influences and family structure
influences. Subjects were chosen randomly from the BSU drinking population. Previous research on
the drinking behavior of BSU students and faculty found a strong positive, significant… Show more

This study explored possible causal mechanisms that influence drinking behaviors of college students.
Three dichotomous dependent variables were measured: Drinking frequencies daily, monthly, and
weekly. The independent variables were college environmental influences and family structure
influences. Subjects were chosen randomly from the BSU drinking population. Previous research on
the drinking behavior of BSU students and faculty found a strong positive, significant relationship
between social-structural influences and drinking behavior. These social-structural influences were recoded into eight social-structure indexes supported by Karl Marx's Anomie Theory, Emile Durkheim's Alienation Theory and Social Control Theory. Show less