Pre-Conference Workshops
12 March 2024, Glasgow University
Workshop 1: Introducing the multiphase
optimisation strategy (MOST) and optimisation trials
Professor Sam Smith and Dr Rebecca Beeken
Free to attend, limited numbers
Timings: 1.00pm -5.00pm
This workshop aims to understand the MOST framework (preparation, optimisation, evaluation) and be able to describe its key strengths and limitations; Learn about experimental designs that could be used to optimise complex interventions; Have an awareness of relevant methodological/trial conduct challenges and potential solutions.
Workshop 2: A
framework for using natural experiments to evaluate population health interventions
Peter Craig and Mhairi Campbell
Free to attend, limited numbers
Timings: 2.30-5.00pm
In this workshop we will provide practitioners and researchers with an overview of natural experimental evaluations, including recent advances in designing, analysing and reporting natural experimental evaluations. During the session participants will learn about concepts and definitions of natural experiment evaluations; design and planning evaluations (including co-production with stakeholders); and integrated designs and mixed methods. They will work in small groups to design a natural experiment evaluation to consolidate the learning. Workshop participants should come with research questions in their mind relating to undertaking natural experiment evaluations in their own research areas. Throughout the workshop there will be opportunities to ask questions and discuss any issues that arise during the session.
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