Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Scope & Guideline
Unlocking potential: where pilot studies meet practice.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Feasibility and Acceptability Studies:
The journal prioritizes studies that explore the feasibility and acceptability of health interventions across various populations and settings. These studies provide critical insights into whether proposed interventions can be realistically implemented and received positively by the target audience. - Intervention Development and Testing:
Research focused on the development and early testing of innovative health interventions is a core area. This includes studies that test new approaches to treatment, prevention, or health promotion before larger trials are conducted. - Methodological Innovations:
The journal encourages submissions that introduce or evaluate new methodologies for conducting pilot and feasibility studies, including mixed-methods approaches, adaptive designs, and novel data collection techniques. - Health Outcomes and Impact Assessment:
Research that assesses the potential health outcomes and impact of interventions, even at the pilot stage, is emphasized. This includes studies that gather preliminary data on effectiveness and inform future research directions. - Patient and Public Involvement:
The journal values research that incorporates patient and public involvement in the design and implementation of studies, ensuring that the perspectives and needs of stakeholders are considered.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Health Interventions:
There is a notable increase in studies exploring digital health interventions, including mobile applications and telehealth solutions, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These studies focus on leveraging technology to enhance patient engagement and access to care. - Multimodal Interventions:
Research focusing on multimodal interventions that combine physical, psychological, and social components is on the rise. This reflects a broader understanding of health as a multifaceted issue that requires comprehensive solutions. - Community-Based Interventions:
Emerging themes highlight the importance of community-based interventions designed to address local health needs. These studies often involve collaboration with community stakeholders to ensure that interventions are culturally appropriate and effective. - Mental Health and Well-being:
There is an increasing emphasis on pilot studies addressing mental health and well-being, particularly interventions targeting anxiety, depression, and stress management. This trend underscores the growing recognition of mental health as a critical component of overall health. - Health Equity and Inclusion:
Research that examines health equity and the inclusion of marginalized populations in health studies is gaining prominence. This reflects a commitment to understanding and addressing disparities in health outcomes and access to care.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Clinical Trials:
There seems to be a waning interest in conventional clinical trial designs without innovative adaptations. The focus is increasingly shifting towards more flexible and adaptive methodologies that better accommodate real-world applications. - Single-Dimensional Interventions:
Studies that explore single-dimensional interventions without considering multifaceted approaches to health care are less frequently published. There is a growing recognition of the complexity of health issues which necessitates integrated intervention strategies. - Generic Health Promotion:
Research that focuses on generic health promotion strategies, rather than tailored or context-specific interventions, appears to be declining. The emphasis is now on personalized and culturally sensitive approaches that resonate with specific populations. - Exploratory Pilot Studies Without Clear Outcomes:
There is a decrease in the publication of exploratory studies that do not articulate clear outcomes or objectives. The journal emphasizes the need for pilot studies to have defined goals that contribute to the field of health interventions.
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