CONsensus-based Process evaluation reporting guideline for public HEalth intervention Studies (CONPHES) conducted alongside an effectiveness trial: an e-Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Many researchers conduct a process evaluation alongside an effectiveness trial of a public health intervention to better understand mechanisms behind observed effects. Yet, there is no standardised, scientifically accepted guideline for reporting such process evaluations, which impedes interpretation and comparison of study results. The aim of this project was to develop a consensus-based and expert-based guideline for reporting process evaluations of public health interventions conducted alongside an effectiveness trial.

Design and setting

We conducted an e-Delphi study with a large panel of international experts.

Participants

Based on purposive sampling, we invited 137 international experts that had been involved in the design of process evaluations, rese

SUBMITTER: van Nassau F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12716498 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature