Using theory of change frameworks to develop evaluation strategies for research engagement: results of a pre‐pilot study
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DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25181
Abstract: Inadequate community and stakeholder engagement can lead to accusations that research is unethical and can delay or slow research or translation of results to practice. Such experiences have led major funders as well as regulatory… read more here.
Keywords: research; develop evaluation; frameworks develop; theory change ... See more keywords
How (not) to think about theory-change in epidemiology
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DOI: 10.1007/s11229-019-02135-7
Abstract: AbstractMy purpose in this paper is to show how a re-examination of Snow’s famous South London water study (1853–1854), widely taken to have established that cholera is water-borne, highlights some problems with current, scientific realist… read more here.
Keywords: think theory; philosophy; change epidemiology; epidemiology ... See more keywords
Expanding theory-based evaluation: Incorporating value creation in a theory of change.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2021.101963
Abstract: Evaluations of policies and programs often use a theory of change to articulate how the intervention is intended to function and the mechanisms by which it is supposed to generate outcomes. When an evaluation includes… read more here.
Keywords: theory change; value creation; value; theory ... See more keywords
Therapists' confidence in their theory of change and outcomes.
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DOI: 10.1111/jmft.12593
Abstract: Previous research has sought to understand what therapist characteristics contribute to positive outcomes for clients. It is widely accepted knowledge that the alliance between the therapist and client is a significant contributing factor to client… read more here.
Keywords: confidence; client; therapists confidence; confidence theory ... See more keywords
Characterising innovations in maternal and newborn health based on a common theory of change: lessons from developing and applying a characterisation framework in Nigeria, Ethiopia and India
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2019-001405
Abstract: Government leadership is key to enhancing maternal and newborn survival. In low/middle-income countries, donor support is extensive and multiple actors add complexity. For policymakers and others interested in harmonising diverse maternal and newborn health efforts,… read more here.
Keywords: maternal newborn; theory change; framework; newborn health ... See more keywords
The Development and Use of a Theory of Change to Align Programs and Evaluation in a Complex, National Initiative
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DOI: 10.1177/1098214018778132
Abstract: In a complex, multisite initiative, a well-developed theory of change can help an organization’s leadership make strategic decisions about program elements, organizational direction and priorities, as well as provide structure and accountability for evaluation. This… read more here.
Keywords: complex national; theory change; change; evaluation ... See more keywords
Developing a theory of change methodology to support the evaluation of place-based systems change interventions to support child and adolescent mental health and well-being
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DOI: 10.1177/13563890221110257
Abstract: Over the past few years, levels of mental health problems among children and adolescents have risen alongside an increased demand for services, which has driven the demand for a transformative systems change in how child… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; change; systems change; theory change ... See more keywords
Planning the scale up of brief psychological interventions using theory of change
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-05677-6
Abstract: Background A large mental health treatment gap exists among conflict-affected populations, and Syrian refugees specifically. Promising brief psychological interventions for conflict-affected populations exist such as the World Health Organization’s Problem Management Plus (PM+) and the… read more here.
Keywords: theory change; scale brief; brief psychological; psychological interventions ... See more keywords
Pathways towards scaling up Problem Management Plus in Turkey: a theory of change workshop
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DOI: 10.1186/s13031-020-00278-w
Abstract: Background A considerable evidence base has been produced in recent years highlighting the effectiveness of brief scalable psychological interventions for people living in communities exposed to adversity. However, practical guidance on how to scale up… read more here.
Keywords: workshop; toc; theory change; change ... See more keywords
Using theory of change in child health service interventions: a scoping review protocol
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DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.17553.1
Abstract: Background: The objective of this scoping review is to map the evidence of how child health service interventions use their theory of change. A theory of change is a hypothesis of how and why an… read more here.
Keywords: review; change; scoping review; theory change ... See more keywords
Integration of evidence into Theory of Change frameworks in the healthcare sector: A rapid systematic review
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282808
Abstract: Background Theory of Change (ToC) has become an established approach to design and evaluate interventions. While ToC should—in line with the growing international focus on evidence-informed health decision-making–consider explicit approaches to incorporate evidence, there is… read more here.
Keywords: review; integration; sector; evidence ... See more keywords