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Welcome to #Otalk Research. Whether you have experience of using pilot studies, in the process of designing a pilot study or would like to learn more to help you evaluate studies, hopefully you'll find tonight's chat useful.
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Say "hello" if you are joining us this evening and don't forget the #Otalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Hi everyone, really looking forward to tonight's #Otalk though slightly nervous being on this side of the account with [REDACTED USER]
@LynneGoodacre
Hi everyone - great to be back in 2019 with #otalk research
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Icebreaker question this evening. What does the term 'pilot study' mean to you? #Otalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Let’s get started with the first question. Question 1 What does the term ‘pilot study’ mean to you and what do you think are the main reasons for conducting a pilot study? #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
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[REDACTED USER] Hi Emma! Lots of learning tonight hopefully #Otalk
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[REDACTED USER] Or is it? I'm sure all will become clearer during the #Otalk chat @preston_jenny
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Here's the first question tonight from @preston_jenny #Otalk
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Anyone got any thoughts on [REDACTED USER] question? #OTalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Good point @OTzzie, even the MRC Framework for evaluation complex interventions uses the terms interchangeably #OTalk
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RT @preston_jenny: Good point @OTzzie, even the MRC Framework for evaluation complex interventions uses the terms interchangeably #OTalk ht…
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Might there be specific aspects of the research/trial that you might wish to test [REDACTED USER] #OTalk
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Perhaps we might have some examples from researchers who have carried these out? Help us with some context to understand the difference or if indeed there is a difference? #Otalk
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Any thoughts? #Otalk
@LynneGoodacre
This is how I think of it as well @EllenChisman the clue is in the word 'feasible' #otalk
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RT @LynneGoodacre: This is how I think of it as well @EllenChisman the clue is in the word 'feasible' #otalk https://t.co/juZezMePZU
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Moving on to the next question.Can you tell us about your experiences of conducting, observing or taking part in a pilot study? #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
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Lots of great reasons for carrying out pilots and lots of questions raised already that hopefully we can explore further this evening #OTalk
@smileyfacehalo
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Question 2 #OTalk
@LynneGoodacre
I think this is where the confusion lies - because of the word feasible - so if I pilot a questionnaire I want to know some very specific things about it which are broader than the word feasible #OTalk
@LynneGoodacre
So as part of pre -validating a questionnaire the pilot study might explore things like do people understand the questions, is anything missing, is it too short/too long, are the choices for answering the questions right etc #OTalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
RT @LynneGoodacre: So as part of pre -validating a questionnaire the pilot study might explore things like do people understand the questio…
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
Hello folks! joining late because of a phone call #otalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
@preston_jenny [REDACTED USER] It means to me that it is a study that is considered as a test of concept- evidence might be scarce. #otalk
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Anyone any experience of doing this? #Otalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
You sound like you have some experience of this [REDACTED USER], is there any good advice that you can share with others #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
What did the feasibility study tell you [REDACTED USER] and how did that inform your actual study #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
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RT @preston_jenny: You sound like you have some experience of this [REDACTED USER], is there any good advice that you can share with others…
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Do you have any learning to share with us [REDACTED USER] #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
[REDACTED USER] Brilliant [REDACTED USER] we are all learning and all experiences are equally valid #Otalk [REDACTED USER]
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] test of concept means- the concept has not been proven, as it is still in exploratory stages. #otalk
@LynneGoodacre
Here's a link to an NIHR document that explains the diff between feasibility and pilot studies for anyone interested https://t.co/BEN1z4nvox #otalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
RT @LynneGoodacre: Here's a link to an NIHR document that explains the diff between feasibility and pilot studies for anyone interested htt…
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Great discussion tonight and we’ve already started to consider this but what are the main benefits observed from pilot studies? #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
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Any thoughts? #OTalk
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Thanks for sharing @LynneGoodacre Download and add to your reading list #Otalk
@LynneGoodacre
Hmm interesting point [REDACTED USER] when I piloted a questionnaire we made some changes as a result of the pilot and tried it out with a few people but not as many as the original pilot #OTalk I guess the question is at what point do you stop piloting
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Good question [REDACTED USER] and does that introduce a potential difference in the use of 'piloting' between quantitative and qualitative methodologies (somewhat provocative here, sorry) #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Well that answers that question [REDACTED USER], great succint summary #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
@LynneGoodacre
I agree [REDACTED USER] I see construct and content validity as something which is tested in the main study #OTalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Good example [REDACTED USER] thank you for sharing #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Excellent examples [REDACTED USER], this is exactly what the pilot study is intended to do #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
RT @LynneGoodacre: I agree [REDACTED USER] I see construct and content validity as something which is tested in the main study #OTalk https:/…
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RT @preston_jenny: Excellent examples [REDACTED USER], this is exactly what the pilot study is intended to do #OTalk [REDACTED USER] https://t.co/K…
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@Incredhead @LynneGoodacre [REDACTED USER] Happens to the best of us 😀 #Otalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
It is hard to keep up [REDACTED USER], I'm stuggling a bit tonight too but the discussion is great with some fantastic examples of learning and sharing #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
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Lots of great discussions going on tonight [REDACTED USER] so it is hard to keep up! The transcript will help if we've all been good and used the #Otalk 😀
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RT @preston_jenny: It is hard to keep up [REDACTED USER], I'm stuggling a bit tonight too but the discussion is great with some fantastic e…
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Where is the time going tonight? Are we ready for Question 4 What, if any, are the challenges in relation to pilot studies? #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
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RT @preston_jenny: Well that answers that question [REDACTED USER], great succint summary #OTalk [REDACTED USER] https://t.co/nkUQs0m3Jh
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It's been a great discussion and its going fast! Any challenges to share? #Otalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
lurking for the remainder of the check... see you guys next week. #otalk
@LynneGoodacre
When you're recruiting from a small pool of potential participants not using them all up in the pilot #OTalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Thanks @ozcboss #OTalk discusses research on the first Tuesday of the month. Do join us or perhaps you might even consider hosting a chat.
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@ozcboss Thanks for sharing. First Tuesday of every month our chat focuses on a research topic so feel free to join us #Otalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Very good point @LynneGoodacre #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
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Another excellent example, thanks for sharing [REDACTED USER] #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Were you successful with the funding bid @Incredhead and were you able to conduct the study? #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
@LynneGoodacre
Design in a great point for sure - needing to be clear about exactly what you are wanting to find out through the pilot and ensuring its design will explore those issues #OTalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
I feel like I’m rushing now but now for our final question of the night. How do you know if you have done enough piloting to execute a larger scale study? #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
@LynneGoodacre
we reported this in the paper for the main study rather than as a paper in it's own right #OTalk
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Last question of the evening! #Otalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
RT @LynneGoodacre: we reported this in the paper for the main study rather than as a paper in it's own right #OTalk https://t.co/po3kr4OCOe
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[REDACTED USER] Its been a very informative chat. Lots of questions answered and raised #Otalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Its been a great chat tonight [REDACTED USER] some excellent real life examples being shared. I can't wait to read the transcript #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
I think that is a very real risk [REDACTED USER] and such a pity #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
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RT @preston_jenny: I think that is a very real risk [REDACTED USER] and such a pity #OTalk [REDACTED USER] https://t.co/0wEtPhSPqo
@LynneGoodacre
before you even get to using the questionnaire in the main study [REDACTED USER] questionnaires are usually piloted, once the items have been generated, with a small number of people to check that the questions can be understood etc etc #OTalk
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5 minute warning. Keep the comments coming. So much learning tonight #OTalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
As a PhD supervisor we always get the blame!! What factors do you think might be taken into consideration? #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
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#OTalk – 12th February 2019 – TBI and Cognitive rehabilitation: https://t.co/j30ROg7laZ
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The pilot study can be a very important part of the research process so thanks you to everyone for your contributions; it is great to have learnt so much this evening and have some reading to do to learn some more #OTalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Can't argue with that [REDACTED USER]. Sounds like you have been successful with your finding bid. Congratulations #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
@LynneGoodacre
thanks also to [REDACTED USER] and @preston_jenny for making us think at this time of night! #otalk
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That's it folks! Please do keep chatting. Thank you very much to @preston_jenny for leading with tonight's questions. Goodbye from [REDACTED USER] on the #Otalk account
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
It's a brilliant job! I learn so much from my PhD students and I'm always so proud of their achievements #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
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@EllenChisman Thank you for joining us #Otalk
@LynneGoodacre
can't think of any contrary examples at the moment [REDACTED USER] certainly qual but when I've done this it's been more 1:1 than focus groups #Otalk
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