Complex Interventions in Health by Richards, David A.; Rahm Hallberg, Ingalill; Estabrooks, Carole;

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Extensively updated in light of the UK Medical Research Council’s (MRC) latest guidance on complex intervention research methods in health and social care, this important book provides the most comprehensive resource available to understand and apply the range of methodologies available to researchers and practitioners today.

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Extensively updated in light of the UK Medical Research Council’s (MRC) latest guidance on complex intervention research methods in health and social care, this important book provides the most comprehensive resource available to understand and apply the range of methodologies available to researchers and practitioners today.

After an introductory chapter detailing the history of, and future challenges for, complex interventions research, and two chapters on patient and public involvement, the book is split into four discrete but interconnected parts:

• Section I explores the development phase of complex interventions, covering theory building, adaptation of existing interventions, interest-holder involvement, and context consideration – setting the foundation for successful research programmes.


• Section II examines feasibility testing of complex interventions, addressing uncertainties in intervention design, methodology, and procedures before determining whether to stop, amend, or proceed to full evaluation.


• Section III presents evaluation methodologies for complex interventions, covering trial designs, process evaluation, economic assessment, data registries, population approaches, theory-based methods, and simulation modelling.


• Section IV addresses implementation science methodologies for translating complex interventions into practice, addressing theories, adaptation, hybrid designs, diffusion, and collaborative approaches.

The concluding chapter asks readers to reflect on the importance of initiating collaborative, programmatic research groups.

With a renewed focus on the context of complex interventions, including concise summaries of the latest thinking, this is essential reading for any researcher or practitioner in health and social care.

“This new edition will be welcomed by health services and public health researchers as a valuable companion to the most recent version of the MRC/NIHR guidance on developing and evaluating complex interventions. It provides extended guidance on the entire process from intervention development through to implementation, covering all the standard methods but also newer ones such as evaluability assessment, microsimulation modelling and hybrid designs. An indispensable resource for both research and teaching.”
— Peter Craig, Professor of Public Health Evaluation, University of Glasgow, UK

“Complex interventions lie at the intersection of science, practice, and human experience. As a nurse, educator, and immigrant who has long advocated for equity in health, I see in this book an indispensable resource for addressing the complexity of care in diverse contexts. By uniting rigorous methodology with a deep awareness of social realities, the authors offer a roadmap for developing, evaluating, and implementing interventions that not only advance scientific knowledge but also respond meaningfully to the needs of populations."
— Azita Emami, Dean and Linda Koch Lorimer Professor of Nursing, Yale School of Nursing, USA

“This book is an important guide for anyone aiming to work with complex interventions. It offers clear insights into designing, implementing and evaluating composite programs. Complex interventions illustrate the need for several levels of perspectives when performing interventions in humans, i.e., societal, organisational and individual. This updated edition therefore fills a gap of knowledge, greatly anticipated. New perspectives have been added, such as the usability of longitudinal big data in addition to or as part of interventions. This methodology oriented edition will be of great use for the scientific community and inspire anyone committed to improving health outcomes.”
— Maria Eriksdotter, Professor in Geriatric Medicine Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, and President Advisor for Cooperation with the Health Care System

"The demographic and social challenges facing health and social care require complex responses from services, tailored to the needs of particular populations. If we are to respond effectively, we need sophisticated approaches to the development, evaluation and implementation of complex interventions. This book, written by key experts in the field, provides an invaluable roadmap for researchers, practitioners and policy makers." 
— Stuart Logan, Professor of Paediatric Epidemiology, University of Exeter, UK and Director - NIHR PenARC, UK

"Complex interventions require a diverse and flexible set of research approaches. This updated edition of Complex Interventions in Health: An Overview of Research Methods delivers a clear and comprehensive guide, thoughtfully organised around the key phases of the MRC Framework. It is an invaluable resource for students, experienced researchers, and practitioners alike, offering both foundational knowledge and practical insights into designing,  assessing feasibility, evaluating and  implementing complex interventions."
— Kerstin Svensson, Professor, Social Worker and Vice-Chair for the Swedish Research Council for Health Working Life and Welfare, Sweden

"This is an outstanding and timely contribution to the field of health and social care research. Extensively updated in line with the UK Medical Research Council’s most recent guidance, this textbook provides a rigorous and practical roadmap for understanding, designing, evaluating, and implementing complex interventions. The authors outline the full research cycle from conceptual development and feasibility testing to evaluation and implementation, while maintaining a strong emphasis on theory, engagement of interested parties, and real-world context. This book aims to make the messiness of complex interventions accessible and feasible. As such, it is useful for learners, clinicians, and researchers as it provides a comprehensive foundation and a reference for collaborative and impactful research endeavours."
— Sharon Straus, Professor, Department of Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and Director, Knowledge Translation Program

Tartalomjegyzék:

Foreword. A Brief History of The Development of the 2021 Updated Mrc Framework Guidance Document     1. An Introduction to Researching Complex Interventions in Health  2. The Theory and Practice of Patient and Public Involvement for Complex Interventions  3. The Experience of Patient and Public Involvement for Complex Interventions  Section I: Developing or Identifying Complex Interventions  4. How to Develop Complex Interventions      5. Reviewing and Synthesising Quantitative Data on Complex Interventions  6. Reviewing and Synthesising Qualitative Data on Complex Interventions and Integrating in Mixed Methods Syntheses  7. Understanding the Contextual Situation for The New Complex Intervention  8. Identifying Uncertainties and Questions When Developing Complex Interventions     9. The Use of Programme Theory in Intervention Development  10. Complex Interventions: A Behaviour Change Perspective  11. Modelling Process and Outcomes in Complex Interventions  Section II: Investigating the Feasibility of Complex Interventions  12. Feasibility and Pilot Studies for Complex Interventions: An Introduction  13. Addressing Uncertainties Related to Interventions Using Qualitative and Quantitative Methods  14. Using Feasibility Studies to Address Methodological and Procedural Uncertainties Prior To Clinical Trials  15. How to Calculate the Sample Size Required for Definitive Randomised Controlled Trials      16. Identification and Quantification of Progression Criteria in the Design, Conduct and Reporting of Feasibility Studies             17. Feasibility in Practice; Undertaking A Feasibility Study to Answer Procedural, Methodological and Clinical Questions Prior To a Full Scale Trial           18. Evaluability Assessments          Section III: Evaluating Complex Interventions  19. Evaluating Efficacy and Effectiveness in The Context of Complex Interventions: Clinical Trial Designs, Benefits, And Shortcomings       20. Process Evaluation of Complex Interventions: Evolving Perspectives  21. Economic Evaluations of Complex Interventions  22. Additional Resources for Evaluating Complex Interventions  23. Evaluating Population-Level Health Interventions  24. Theory-Based Evaluation of Complex Health Interventions  25. Simulation Modelling to Evaluate Complex Interventions  Section IV: Implementing Complex Interventions  26. The Implementation Phase: Using Implementation Science Theories, Models and Frameworks  27. Using Programme Theory and Process Evaluation to Co-Create a Local Plan to Manage Intervention Fidelity and Adaptations28. Effectiveness-Implementation Hybrid Studies to Speed the Translation of Complex Health Interventions into Practice  29. Designing Complex Health Innovations for Dissemination and Diffusion  30. An Organisational Learning and Unlearning Perspective on Implementing Complex Interventions  31. Network Interventions in Dissemination and Implementation Research  32. Integrated Knowledge Translation and Complex Interventions: Using Research Partnership to Respond to Context and Enhance Implementation  33. Challenges Facing Implementation Science Researchers  34. Concluding Thoughts; Integrating the Guidance into Your Research Programme