Using systems mapping within the process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial of the ACE active ageing programme in England and Wales.

ABSTRACT:

Background

System mapping has mainly been used to develop theories and understanding of complex systems; to hypothesise how an intervention might work in a complex system or to inform intervention development. There are a few examples of the use of system mapping as part of process evaluation. In this paper, we describe an innovative approach to using system mapping as part of the process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial of the Active, Connected, Engaged (ACE) community-based active ageing programme.

Method

Ten participatory workshops were held across three of the ACE sites (Cardiff, Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester, UK). These involved over 100 participants, volunteers and stakeholders (from National Health Service, statutory and voluntary sectors). Their aim was to

SUBMITTER: Cavill N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812748 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature