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Background

The Medical Research Council published the second edition of its framework in 2006 on developing and evaluating complex interventions. Since then, there have been considerable developments in the field of complex intervention research. The objective of this project was to update the framework in the light of these developments. The framework aims to help research teams prioritise research questions and design, and conduct research with an appropriate choice of methods, rather than to provide detailed guidance on the use of specific methods.

Methods

There were four stages to the update:(1) gap analysis to identify developments in the methods and practice since the previous framework was published;(2) an expert workshop of 36 participants to discuss the topics identified in the gap analysis;(3) an open consultation process to seek comments on a first draft of the new framework; and (4) findings …