Experiences and lessons learned for programme improvement of micronutrient powders interventions.

ABSTRACT: Continual course correction during implementation of nutrition programmes is critical to address factors that might limit coverage and potential for impact. Programme improvement requires rigorous scientific inquiry to identify and address implementation pathways and the factors that affect them. Under the auspices of "The Micronutrient Powders Consultation: Lessons Learned for Operational Guidance," 3 working groups were formed to summarize experiences and lessons across countries regarding micronutrient powder (MNP) interventions for young children. This paper focuses on how MNP interventions undertook key elements of programme improvement, specifically, the use of programme theory, monitoring, process evaluation, and supportive supervision. Methods included a review of published and gre

SUBMITTER: Vossenaar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5656835 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature