Introduction:

Rural contexts present significant challenges in care research due to their unique cultural diversity and perspectives, demanding a strong ethical foundation.

Objective:

To synthesize ethical recommendations for care research in rural communities based on experiences published between 2000 and 2023.

Methodology:

An integrative review of original articles indexed in four databases.

Results:

26 articles were selected, and their ethical recommendations were synthesized following Emanuel's criteria.

Discussion:

Ethical considerations in care research in rural settings promote collaborative dialogue and mutual respect. Challenges arise from cultural differences, negative perceptions, and power dynamics. Implementing participatory approaches is suggested, though it faces difficulties in terms of time, costs, and power management. Researchers should be sensitive to cultural norms and respect the context of rural communities.