Evaluating the co-creation process in public health interventions: the PROSECO framework.

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Services Research
• Implementation Science

Background:

• Co-creation in public health interventions lacks standardized evaluation frameworks.
• Existing methods for evaluating co-creation processes are fragmented and insufficient.
• A systematic approach is needed to guide the planning and execution of co-creation evaluations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and establish the components of the PROSECO framework (PROcesS Evaluation framework for CO-creation).
• To support the comprehensive evaluation of co-creation processes within public health interventions.
• To provide a structured tool for researchers and stakeholders involved in public health co-creation.

Main Methods:

• A multi-step, iterative development approach was employed.
• The process integrated outcomes from two scoping reviews on co-creation evaluation.
• Expert validation and design refinement, including a three-round anonymous survey, were utilized.

Main Results:

• The PROcesS Evaluation framework for CO-creation (PROSECO) was successfully developed.
• The framework consists of 37 distinct components.
• These components are organized under five key dimensions: Delivery, Participation, Experiential, Context, and Impact.

Conclusions:

• PROSECO is the inaugural framework designed for the systematic evaluation of co-creation.
• It provides a flexible and comprehensive methodology by integrating diverse evaluation components.
• The framework addresses the inherent complexity of co-creation in public health interventions.