Developing and evaluating complex interventions: reflections on the 2008 MRC guidance

Peter Craig; Mark Petticrew

doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2012.09.009

Developing and evaluating complex interventions: reflections on the 2008 MRC guidance

Int J Nurs Stud. 2013 May;50(5):585-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2012.09.009. Epub 2012 Nov 16.

Authors

Peter Craig¹, Mark Petticrew

Affiliation

¹ Chief Scientist Office, Scottish Government Health Directorates, United Kingdom. peter.craig@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

PMID: 23159017
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2012.09.009

Abstract

This invited commentary reflects on the impact of the MRC's revised guidance for the development and evaluation of complex interventions, and considers some of the criticisms that have been published in response to the guidance.

MeSH terms

Advisory Committees*
Biomedical Research*
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Guidelines as Topic*
Program Development
United Kingdom