Exploratory studies to decide whether and how to proceed with full-scale evaluations of public health interventions: a systematic review of guidance

Exploratory studies to decide whether and how to proceed with full-scale evaluations of public health interventions: a systematic review of guidance

Abstract Background Evaluations of complex interventions in public health are frequently undermined by problems that can be identified before the effectiveness study stage. Exploratory studies, often termed pilot and feasibility studies, are a key step in assessing the feasibility and value of progr...

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Main Authors: Britt Hallingberg, Ruth Turley, Jeremy Segrott, Daniel Wight, Peter Craig, Laurence Moore, Simon Murphy, Michael Robling, Sharon Anne Simpson, Graham Moore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Public health
Complex interventions
Exploratory studies
Research methods
Study design
Pilot study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-018-0290-8

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