Using formative evaluation to adapt a co-creation process within and between workplace contexts: A Health CASCADE...

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Health Promotion
• Intervention Design

Background:

• Co-creation is a valuable method for developing tailored health promotion interventions.
• Adaptability and responsiveness to context are essential for successful co-creation.
• Formative evaluation facilitates continuous reflection and adaptation in intervention development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine adaptations within co-creation processes using formative evaluation.
• To understand adaptations both within and between different workplace contexts.
• To advance the evaluation, transferability, and public health impact of co-creation.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative study employing thematic analysis.
• Co-creation process implemented in three small-to-medium-sized enterprises.
• Data collected from pilot sessions, project meetings, co-creator feedback, and facilitator reflections.

Main Results:

• Adaptations occurred at planned (pre-implementation) and responsive (during implementation) stages.
• Reasons for adaptation included tailoring to context, enhancing process effectiveness, and fostering engagement.
• Systematic linking of data to adaptations informed the modification process.

Conclusions:

• Formative evaluation is critical for ensuring co-creation processes are relevant, effective, and engaging.
• Skilled facilitators and end-user input are key components of successful co-creation.
• Documenting adaptations is essential for replicating co-creation in new contexts while maintaining flexibility.