Learn to implement complex interventions in your healthcare project
Meet most of the following conditions*:
* We acknowledge that there is no consensus on how complex interventions are defined.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events occurring before age 18, such as maltreatment or exposure to violence. Screening is increasingly recommended to address physical and mental health conditions associated with these events.
Multi-faceted strategy to implement ACEs screenings in primary care.
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Functions and forms are two concepts from complex systems thinking that can help you conceptualize an intervention’s change process and its delivery in local contexts.
Structural or procedural goals of the intervention, informed by theory/framework, and fostering a mechanism of change
Tailored actions (e.g., steps, procedures, implementation strategies) tailored to local contexts and aligned to meet each Core Function
Aging is the greatest risk factor for cancer incidence and mortality. Strong data and expert recommendations support the use of geriatric screening assessments to guide treatment for older adults (>65 years old).
Tools to help you operationalize and apply the concepts of functions and forms in your project.
An editable PDF to map your interventions' needs, core functions and forms with team members, partners and patients.
A word document to guide your adoption of forms and functions.
An excel spreadsheet you can share with study participants and partners to identify changes in their priorities (core functions) and adaptations over time.