Evidence Library
This page collates evidence-based reports and third-party publications relevant to Little Journey's work in patient support, clinical trials, and paediatric healthcare.
January 2026
Evaluation Report: Little Journey Impact on Healthcare Professionals
Dr Alex Christensen
Evaluation of the Little Journey platform examining healthcare professionals’ perceptions of its impact on clinical practice, patient and family experience, with indicative return-on-investment (ROI) analysis.
March 2025
Economic Analysis of Little Journey in Addressing Pre-Procedural Anxiety in Children
York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC)
Economic evaluation of the Little Journey platform examining its impact on paediatric surgical and MRI pathways, including potential cost, resource and environmental impacts using a health economic modelling approach.
February 2025
Little Journey - Usability Study
NIHR HealthTech Research Centre
Formative usability evaluation of the Little Journey app examining its acceptability and usability for children with autism spectrum disorder and their caregivers, including hospital tours and pre-visit questionnaires designed to support paediatric care preparation.
January 2023
NHS Innovation Accelerator - Economic Impact Case Study
York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC)
Economic evaluation of the Little Journey platform examining its impact on paediatric surgical pathways, including potential reductions in healthcare resource use and indicative cost savings across NHS hospital settings.
May 2019
Evaluation Report of the Little Journey Mobile Application
Kent Surrey Sussex Academic Health Science Network, commissioned by Eastern AHSN
Evaluation of the Little Journey mobile application examining its impact on paediatric surgical pathways, including patient and staff experience, service delivery outcomes, and indicative economic value using qualitative and cost-benefit analysis.
Whitepaper
Voices Unheard: Parents of Autistic Children in Paediatric Care
This white paper explores the often-overlooked experiences of parents navigating healthcare systems with their autistic children. Authored by clinical psychologists Dr. Megan Hofmann and Dr. Vicky Queralt, the paper concludes with actionable recommendations tailored for healthcare settings, staff, and families — all aimed at fostering more compassionate, effective, and inclusive care.
Whitepaper
The Benefits of Play in Healthcare Environments
In this whitepaper, we focus on the long-established benefits of play within healthcare settings, highlighting how providing children with information about their healthcare journey in playful ways, along with them sharing their strengths and needs, that healthcare experiences will be significantly improved for all.
