The Formative Phase of the Intervention Research Framework: Theories
This chapter is the first of four chapters providing detail about the Formative or Development phase of the Intervention Research Framework. A summary of the components that contribute to the Formative phase of the Intervention Research Framework is provi
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Intervention Research A Practical Guide for Developing Evidence-based School Prevention Programmes
Intervention Research
Nyanda McBride
Intervention Research A Practical Guide for Developing Evidence-based School Prevention Programmes
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Nyanda McBride Faculty of Health Sciences National Drug Research Institute Curtin University Perth, WA Australia
ISBN 978-981-10-1009-5 DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-1011-8
ISBN 978-981-10-1011-8
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Preface
Intervention research is pragmatic research as it is about conducting research that will be of practical benefit to society. Intervention research is made up of two interconnected parts: (1) systematic development of an evidence-based intervention; (2) rigorous evaluation of that intervention using strong study design, sound research methodology and appropriate analysis and interpretation of data. The Intervention Research Framework has been selected as a structure from which to demonstrate the intervention research process, as it has a long history of association with health programmes and has proof of impact. The Intervention Research Framework encompasses an inherently logical and systematic process for intervention research that starts with identifying a pertinent risk factor or gap in knowledge, and ideally finishes with an intervention that addresses this gap and that has strong translational application to future policy and practice. This handbook is a step-by-step guide to intervention research based on experience and application. The handbook is primarily targeted towards higher degree by research students with the hope of assisting students, particularly students involved in intervention research, with the completion of a me
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