During the refinement of the realist programme theory, we will continue to undertake purposive focused searches informed by the programme theory to seek out relevant substantive theory to corroborate and/or add explanatory power.
Consequently, there will be a sound basis for revealing barriers and success factors in the technology design and development, implementation and refinement of the training programme.
Thus throughout the realist review, we move iteratively between the analysis of particular examples, a refinement of the over-arching programme theory and (if necessary) further iterative searching for data to test particular theories or subtheories.
Further research will focus on identifying generic patterns of mechanisms among the AFS and the refinement of a programme theory in which mechanisms can affect specific outcomes.
The model was subjected to rigid body and restrained refinement cycles using the programme REFMAC5 followed by several iterative rounds of refinement using PHENIX [39,40].
The second phase will involve seeking additional relevant data to enable testing and refinement of our programme theory.
It was felt that a formative evaluation process was required to guide the refinement of the design and implementation of programmes to support meaningful and sustained participation of young people.
This process of explanation building starts with the development and refinement of a realist programme theory of interventions to change antimicrobial prescribing behaviours of doctors in training.
During the review, we move iteratively between the analysis of particular examples, refinement of programme theory, and further iterative searching for data to test particular subsections of the programme theory.
Further refinement of the scheme, in consultation with private partners, and trust building initiatives could strengthen the programme.
