Leadership Board: First meeting - PHS - Monitoring and Evaluation Paper

This paper sets out the importance of Monitoring and Evaluation for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy and options for the Leadership Board to consider


Appendix 1: Steps in a theory-based evaluation approach

The following illustration provides a high-level visualisation of the theory-based approach (to understand contributions over time) proposed for evaluation framework of prioritised Strategy areas.

The image illustrates the process for evidencing contribution within a theory based approach. It begins with developing the theory of change (this may be for the overall theory, or for theories developed for specific areas). Then gathering evidence to set against the theory. Then assessing the contribution story and any challenges to it. Then seeking out further empirical evidence to set against the theory – this is usually when new primary data collection starts – and subsequently revising and strengthening the contribution story. The final step is revising and strengthening the contribution story although this and the previous step will be an iterative process.

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Email: MHWStrategySecretariat@gov.scot

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