Keele Pilot and Feasibility Studies Group (K-PAFS)
Trials methodology
We are a group of researchers with an interest in the design and delivery of pilot and feasibility studies.
We have a particular focus on
- Decision making for progression
- Sample size
- Data integration
- Ethics
- Embedding qualitative research
Projects
- A WebApp for Sample Size calculation and evaluation of PROGRESSion criteria in pilot and feasibility studies (SS-PROGRESS) https://www.nihr.ac.uk/documents/explore-nihr/Efficient%20studies/Keele-CTU-SS-PROGRESS.pdf
- Using Qualitative Research To Inform Decision Making In Pilot And Feasibility Studies (QUID) Matilda Björklund (Postdoctoral Researcher). Supervisors Dr Nicola Cornwall, Professor Mel Holden and Professor Clare Jinks
- "A good decision is based on knowledge not (only) numbers": Embedding Plato into pilot and feasibility study progression criteria. Spotlight session at 7th International Clinical Trials Methodology Conference 2024. https://inconference.eventsair.com/ictmc-2024 (Professor Clare Jinks, Professor Marion Campbell, Ms Matilda Björklund, Dr Nicola Cornwall, Dr Katie Mellor, Professor Shaun Treweek)
Group members
Dr Nicola Cornwall
Lecturer in Applied Health
- DJW1.104
- +44 1782 7 34826
- n.j.cornwall@keele.ac.uk
Professor Clare Jinks
Professor of Health Research and Director of Research, School of Medicine
- DJW0.117
- +44 1782 7 34831
- c.jinks@keele.ac.uk
Professor Julius Sim
Professor of Health Care Research
- DJW 1.54
- +44 (0)1782 734253
- j.sim@keele.ac.uk
Dr Melanie Holden
Professor of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- DJW0.116
- +44 1782 7 34720
- m.holden@keele.ac.uk
Matilda Bjorklund