Pilot studies in nursing typically follow these steps:
Identify the Research Question: Clearly define the problem or question that the pilot study aims to address. Develop the Protocol: Create a detailed plan outlining the study’s methodology, including participant selection, data collection methods, and outcome measures. Ethical Approval: Obtain approval from an institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee. Recruit Participants: Select a small, representative sample of participants. Data Collection: Gather data according to the study protocol. Data Analysis: Analyze the data to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement. Report Findings: Summarize the results and make recommendations for future research or full-scale trials.
