کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
322479 540063 2014 7 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Along the way to developing a theory of the program: A re-examination of the conceptual framework as an organizing strategy
ترجمه فارسی عنوان
در طول راه در حال توسعه یک تئوری در مورد برنامه: بررسی مجدد از چارچوب مفهومی به عنوان یک استراتژی سازمانی
کلمات کلیدی
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی سیاست های بهداشت و سلامت عمومی
چکیده انگلیسی


• Conceptual frameworks are blueprints for evaluation research for interventions.
• We present a case study of conceptual framework development and revision.
• We present seven “how to” steps to iterative development of a conceptual framework.
• Lessons learned about process of conceptual framework development are included.

PurposeConceptual frameworks (CF) have historically been used to develop program theory. We re-examine the literature about the role of CF in this context, specifically how they can be used to create descriptive and prescriptive theories, as building blocks for a program theory. Using a case example of colorectal cancer screening intervention development, we describe the process of developing our initial CF, the methods used to explore the constructs in the framework and revise the framework for intervention development.MethodsWe present seven steps that guided the development of our CF: (1) assemble the “right” research team, (2) incorporate existing literature into the emerging CF, (3) construct the conceptual framework, (4) diagram the framework, (5) operationalize the framework: develop the research design and measures, (6) conduct the research, and (7) revise the framework.ResultsA revised conceptual framework depicted more complicated inter-relationships of the different predisposing, enabling, reinforcing, and system-based factors. The updated framework led us to generate program theory and serves as the basis for designing future intervention studies and outcome evaluations.ConclusionsA CF can build a foundation for program theory. We provide a set of concrete steps and lessons learned to assist practitioners in developing a CF.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Evaluation and Program Planning - Volume 45, August 2014, Pages 157–163
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