Developing an initial explanatory theory for Partnering for Change using realist evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Partnering for Change (P4C) is an innovative practice model for school-based occupational therapy developed in Canada and informed by a program of research spanning nearly two decades. National and international interest in P4C necessitated development of an explanatory theory to guide implementation in varied contexts. The purpose of this study is to document the process of theory development and to provide an overview of the initial P4C explanatory theory.

Methods

Realist evaluation was used to construct an initial explanatory theory of P4C drawing on P4C developers' conceptualisations of the model, document analysis, and analysis of transcripts from interviews and focus groups.

Consumer and community involvement

No consumers were involved in the study

SUBMITTER: VanderKaay S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11650012 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature