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Introducing the revised framework for developing and evaluating complex interventions: A challenge and a resource for

Kathryn Skivington¹, Neil Craig², Peter Craig¹

¹MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.

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This paper discusses updates to the Medical Research Council (MRC)/National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) framework for complex nursing interventions. It explores how these changes impact the future of nursing research and intervention development.

Keywords:

Complex interventions Evaluation Intervention development Programme theory Research methods

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Area of Science:

Nursing Research
Intervention Science
Health Services Research

Background:

Complex nursing interventions require robust development and evaluation frameworks.
Previous frameworks may not fully address the nuances of modern nursing practice.
The Medical Research Council (MRC) and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) provide guidance for health research.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight key updates in the revised MRC/NIHR framework for complex nursing interventions.
To discuss the implications of these framework revisions for nursing research.
To provide a platform for discussion on advancing nursing intervention science.

Main Methods:

This is a discussion paper, not an empirical study.
It involves a critical review and synthesis of the revised MRC/NIHR framework.
Expert commentary and reflection on the framework's application in nursing.

Main Results:

The revised framework introduces updated guidance on intervention design and evaluation.
Specific changes likely address methodological advancements and practical considerations in nursing.
The paper emphasizes the need for researchers to adapt to the new framework.

Conclusions:

The updated MRC/NIHR framework offers significant advancements for developing and evaluating complex nursing interventions.
Adoption of the revised framework is crucial for enhancing the rigor and impact of nursing research.
Further dialogue is needed to fully integrate these updates into nursing research practice.