Methodological innovation in public health intervention science: Adapting interventions to new contexts
The aim of this one-day course, led by Professor Graham Moore and Dr Rhiannon Evans, is to provide participants with a working knowledge of debates, theory and methodological innovation in the adaptation of interventions for new contexts.
Teaching will focus on recent DECIPHer led MRC-NIHR funded methodological guidance on adapting interventions to new contexts.
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Who it’s for
Researchers, PhD students, practitioners and policy makers interested in the development and evaluation of complex interventions, specifically in public health. No prior knowledge is assumed.
What you’ll learn
- When and why it might be more appropriate to adapt an existing intervention rather than developing a new one
- Key debates, concepts and principles in relation to intervention adaptation
- How to select existing interventions for new contexts and consider intervention-context fit
- How to plan for and undertake adaptations
- How to decide what type and extent of evaluation (and monitoring of implementation) is needed for adapted interventions.
Schedule
| 09:00 - 09:15 | Registration |
| 09:15 - 09:30 | Welcome Professor Graham Moore / Dr Rhiannon Evans |
| 09:30 - 10:30 | Why adapt interventions to new contexts? Key concepts, principles and debates Professor Graham Moore |
| 10:30 - 10:45 | Coffee break |
| 10:45 - 11:45 | What guidance and frameworks are available for adaptation (and how are they used)? Dr Lisa Pfadenhauer |
| 11:45 - 12:15 | Case study: Adapting the Strengthen Families Programme from the USA to Wales Dr Jeremy Segrott |
| 12:15 - 13:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00 - 13:15 | Introduction to the ADAPT guidance Dr Rhiannon Evans |
| 13:15 - 13:45 | Selecting which interventions to adapt Dr Rhiannon Evans |
| 13:45 - 14:15 | Group task: Identifying an intervention and considering intervention-context fit Dr Lauren Copeland / Dr Hayley Reed |
| 14:15 - 14:45 | Planning for and undertaking adaptations to achieve intervention-context fit Professor Graham Moore |
| 14:45 - 15:00 | Coffee break |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Group task: plan for and undertake adaptations Dr Lauren Copeland / Dr Hayley Reed |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Deciding on the type and extent of re-evaluation needed in a new context Dr Rhiannon Evans |
| 16:00 - 16:15 | Summary and questions Professor Graham Moore / Dr Rhiannon Evans |
Key readings
Adapting interventions to new contexts—the ADAPT guidance
Teaching and useful information
We will confirm timings, provide learning materials, and other information in the two weeks leading up to your course.
The course will be taught in person, COVID-19 guidelines allowing.
International visitors can request a formal invitation letter from Cardiff University, in support of their Short Term Study Visa application, by contacting Zoe Macdonald: macdonaldz@cardiff.ac.uk.
