Realist Evaluation in Practice: Health and Social Work

Abstract

Introduction Contemporary Paradigms in Practice Evaluation The Realist Paradigm in Evaluation Use of Interpretivist Research Methods in Realist Evaluation Quantitative Sub-Group Analysis Evaluation of Family Centres Quantitative Sub-Group Analysis Evaluation of an Adult Rehabilitation Unit Implementing the Realist Effectiveness Cycle Evaluation of NSPCC's Shield Project Conclusion The Development of Realism for Practice