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To finalize the interventions so they are ready for introduction in
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The actual interventions ready to be introduced in the field |
The nature and extent of testing will depend on the stakes involved, the type
of intervention, and the time and resources available. For example, you would
not pre-test a strategic planning intervention, but if an intervention requires
a major production or management effort, or significant costs, then the development
team should produce and test a prototype version of the intervention and/or
materials before moving to final production and implementation. Testing includes
reviews with users, clients and subject-matter experts, or actual trials with
members of the target audience in the environment in which the intervention
will take place. Testing may reveal major weaknesses in the intervention design
or materials and provide the necessary feedback to make revisions before final
production. Based on the test data and feedback, revise the workplan as necessary.
The last part of this step is to package the final version of the intervention
and/or materials and prepare for implementation. Interventions may be ready
for implementation at different times. For example, you may implement one intervention
while another is still in the planning stages.
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