Conducting a Device Feasibility Study

Mulkey, Malissa A. MSN, APRN, CCNS, CCRN, CNRN
Hardin, Sonya R. PhD, CCRN, ACNS-BC, NP-C, FAAN
Schoemann, Alexander M. PhD

¹Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC, USA
²East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
³University of Louisville, Lousiville, KY, USA

Malissa A. Mulkey, 35 Pearce Wood Ct, Zebulon, NC 27597, USA. Email: [email protected]

Clinical Nursing Research 28(3):p 255-262, March 2019. | DOI: 10.1177/1054773818803171

Feasibility studies are often the first attempt researchers use to test whether a new process or part of a process is practical for use in a clinical setting or a device will provide the desired information. When conducting a device feasibility study there are several unique considerations that must be addressed. This manuscript describes the processes and considerations.