Course date:
Thursday 17th September 2026
Course details
The aim of this one-day course, led by Dr Rhiannon Evans, is to provide participants with a working knowledge of debates, theory and methodological innovation in the adaptation of interventions for new contexts. Teaching will focus on recent DECIPHer led MRC-NIHR funded methodological guidance on adaptating interventions to new contexts.
What you’ll learn
- When and why it might be more appropriate to adapt an existing intervention rather than developing a new one
- Key debates, concepts and principles in relation to intervention adaptation
- How to select existing interventions for new contexts and consider intervention-context fit
- How to plan for and undertake adaptations
- How to decide what type and extent of evaluation (and monitoring of implementation) is needed for adapted interventions
Who it’s for:
Researchers, PhD students, practitioners and policy makers interested in the development and evaluation of complex interventions, specifically in public health. No prior knowledge is assumed.
You do not need to have attended other DECIPHer short courses.
Teaching and useful information
We will confirm timings, provide learning materials, and other information in the two weeks leading up to your course.
Key readings:
Adapting interventions to new contexts—the ADAPT guidance
Course Location
SBARC / SPARK, Cardiff University, CF24 4HQ
Course Fee
£250
International visitors can request a formal invitation letter from Cardiff University, in support of their Short Term Study Visa application, by contacting Zoe Macdonald: macdonaldz@cardiff.ac.uk.
Course Lead
Booking
Important Notice: The above link will redirect you to register via the Cardiff University Continuing Professional Development Unit online portal where you may process a booking. Places for this course are subject to availability and are delegated on a first come first serve basis – there is a high demand for these short courses so we kindly advise for you to register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We cannot reserve a place on any of the courses. Your place on the course is not guaranteed until you have officially registered via the booking system and you have received a confirmation email.
Payment Information: The preferred and easiest method of payment is card or BACS. If you are paying by invoice, and work for a public sector organisation we will require a PDF copy of your purchase order before being able to issue an invoice. Please email this to train@cardiff.ac.uk. You may complete registration and send details for payment retrospectively if necessary.
Please contact Lucy Griffiths (GriffithsL44@cardiff.ac.uk) and Zoe Macdonald (MacdonaldZ@cardiff.ac.uk) with any questions.
