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Along the way to developing a theory of the program: A re-examination of the conceptual framework as an organizing strategy

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  • Helitzer, Deborah L.
  • Sussman, Andrew L.
  • Hoffman, Richard M.
  • Getrich, Christina M.
  • Warner, Teddy D.
  • Rhyne, Robert L.

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Conceptual frameworks (CF) have historically been used to develop program theory. We re-examine the literature about the role of CF in this context, specifically how they can be used to create descriptive and prescriptive theories, as building blocks for a program theory. Using a case example of colorectal cancer screening intervention development, we describe the process of developing our initial CF, the methods used to explore the constructs in the framework and revise the framework for intervention development.

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  • Helitzer, Deborah L. & Sussman, Andrew L. & Hoffman, Richard M. & Getrich, Christina M. & Warner, Teddy D. & Rhyne, Robert L., 2014. "Along the way to developing a theory of the program: A re-examination of the conceptual framework as an organizing strategy," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 45(C), pages 157-163.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:45:y:2014:i:c:p:157-163
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2014.04.005
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