title: Developing and evaluating complex interventions: reflections on the 2008 MRC guidance.
abstract: This invited commentary reflects on the impact of the MRC's revised guidance for the development and evaluation of complex interventions, and considers some of the criticisms that have been published in response to the guidance.
authors.affiliation: Chief Scientist Office, Scottish Government Health Directorates, United Kingdom. peter.craig@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Craig
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Petticrew
mesh_terms: D026683:Advisory Committees; D035843:Biomedical Research; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D016730:Program Development; D006113:United Kingdom