Reconceptualising the objectives of a pilot study for clinical research
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This is a methodological study in which a case report is used to retrospectively analyse the link between a successful pilot study and stalled main study to identify potential methodological weaknesses in the planning process. The analysis identified unanticipated influences related to hospital processes and discipline boundaries that adversely influenced participant recruitment and retention for a clinical trial. The findings of the study demonstrate that, whilst the pilot is an important step in research planning to confirm the design and operational processes for a study, a thorough analysis of the relevant health service environment is an important additional objective for the pilot study.
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| ID Code: | 225349 |
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| Item Type: | Contribution to Journal (Journal Article) |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Measurements or Duration: | 6 pages |
| DOI: | 10.1016/S0020-7489(03)00011-7 |
| ISSN: | 0020-7489 |
| Pure ID: | 34144302 |
| Divisions: | Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Health Current > Schools > School of Nursing |
| Copyright Owner: | Consult author(s) regarding copyright matters |
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| Deposited On: | 06 Nov 2021 21:43 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jul 2024 05:16 |
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