Syllabus

• Week 1

  Development and Evaluation of Complex Interventions

  • Introduction to the Course

    In this activity, you will find a short introduction to this course, meet the team and a glossary of terms.

  • Evaluation of Complex Interventions - An Overview

    In this activity we will explore several themes including; the need for a framework, what a complex intervention is and how it is developed, feasibility testing and finally, evaluation of complex interventions.

  • Programme Theory

    In this activity, we will explore programme theory and logic models.

  • Summary of Week 1

    In this activity you will have the opportunity to test your understanding of all of the topics covered this week and then view a Week 1 summary.

• Week 2

  Developing Your Intervention and Selecting Outcome Measures

  • Introduction to Week 2

    In this activity, you will gain an understanding of what will be covered this week in developing your intervention and selecting outcome measures.

  • Selecting the Most Appropriate Outcome Measures

    This activity will explore how the most appropriate outcome measures can be selected using core outcome sets.

  • The Role of Theory and Implementation Science

    In this activity you will gain an understanding of theory and implementation science and how they can be used to understand behaviour and then change behaviour.

  • Using a Nominal Group Technique to facilitate target audience selection of intervention components

    In this activity, you are going to learn about using a consensus methodology with stakeholders to design a new intervention to promote cycling to work for University students and staff.

  • Summary of Week 2

    This activity summarises the learning this week, from selecting the most appropriate outcome measures, identifying the role of theory and implementation science, to using consensus methods to develop an intervention.

• Week 3

  Feasibility Studies and Process Evaluation

  • Introduction to Week 3

    In this activity, Professor Wright outlines what will be covered this week in feasibility studies and process evaluation.

  • Feasibility Studies

    This activity provides an overview of feasibility studies and the opportunity for you to test your understanding of this topic.

  • Process Evaluation

    This activity provides an overview of process evaluations and the opportunity for you to test your understanding of this topic. You will also be able to identify the steps to implementing a process evaluation framework.

  • Summary of Week 3

    This activity summarises the learning this week, from feasibility studies and process evaluations.

• Week 4

  Randomised Controlled Trials - Part 1

  • Introduction to Week 4

    In this activity, Professor Wright outlines what will be covered this week in part 1 of randomised controlled trials.

  • Medical Statistics and It’s Role in Clinical Trials

    In this activity we will consider medical statistics, with focus on Ethics in trial design, sample size calculation and statistical analysis plans. We will also explore the role of statisticians and trialists in clinical trials.

  • Health Economics and It’s Role in Clinical Trials

    This activity focusses on health economics with emphasis on the role of the health economist and trialist.

  • Management of Clinical Trials

    In this activity we will describe main components expected within the management of clinical trials to evaluate complex interventions.

  • Summary of Week 4

    You will have an opportunity to review the definitive study paper after learning about statistics, health economics and trial management this week.

• Week 5

  Randomised Controlled Trials - Part 2

  • Introduction to Week 5

    In this activity, Professor Wright outlines what will be covered this week in part 2 of randomised controlled trials.

  • Trial Protocol

    In this activity we will explore the three elements of trial protocol which include feasibility and pilot studies, definitive trial protocols and safety monitoring.

  • Dissemination

    A key part of a successful randomised controlled trial is the dissemination process which should achieve impact and lead to adoption through implementation strategies and toolkits.

  • Course Summary

    This is the final activity of the course where we will summarise what you should have taken away from this course and provide you with an opportunity to test your learning and understanding.

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