Abstract
This editorial introduces a new special series on the pilot and feasibility testing of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in the on-line open access journal Pilot and Feasibility Studies. Pilot and feasibility studies are typically implemented to address issues of uncertainty before undertaking a larger definitive study such as a randomised controlled trial or large scale survey. This editorial considers the role that such pilot and feasibility testing plays in relation to the development, evaluation and implementation of PROMs. This is often an essential element of PROM research but is typically overlooked-especially within current methodological guidance, reporting space and also debate. This editorial aims to open up a dialogue about the role of pilot and feasibility testing in relation to PROMs. It highlights some of the areas in PROMs research where these types of studies have been carried out and discusses the ways in which the PROM community may be better supported and encouraged to integrate this element of the research process into their PROM-based work.
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Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-017-0151-x |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Depositing User (symplectic) | Deposited by Jones, Georgina |
Date Deposited: | 11 Sep 2017 14:04 |
Last Modified: | 11 Jul 2024 08:25 |
Item Type: | Article |
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