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The epidemiology of inflammatory bowel disease in children: a pilot project
1University of British Columbia, School of Nursing, Vancouver, Canada.
Insights
A pilot study refined data collection for a major study on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease epidemiology. Findings improved the main study
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Epidemiology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects children, necessitating epidemiological research.
- A comprehensive study on pediatric IBD epidemiology was planned.
- Pilot studies are crucial for research design and data collection refinement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a pilot study on pre-morbid variables in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.
- To refine data collection instruments for a larger epidemiological study.
- To optimize technology utilization in pediatric IBD research.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study involved 42 children diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease.
- Data collection instruments were tested and refined.
- Technological approaches for data management were evaluated.
Main Results:
- The pilot study provided valuable insights into pre-morbid variables.
- Data collection methods were optimized based on pilot findings.
- The use of technology in the research process was enhanced.
Conclusions:
- Pilot studies are essential for robust epidemiological research in pediatric IBD.
- Refined methods and technology enhance the quality of major studies.
- This pilot work laid the foundation for a more effective large-scale investigation.
Abstract:
A major study about the epidemiology of inflammatory bowel disease in children was planned. A pilot study of pre-morbid variables among 42 children with the disease was undertaken. Conducting a pilot study was an essential component of the research process, both in refining the data collection instrument and in maximizing the use of technology. Results of the pilot study are described and the way in which they were used to prepare a better major study are discussed.
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