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theoretical orientation

theoretical orientation Theoretical orientation is the broad conceptual approach or perspective a framework is based on.

Theoretical orientation is the broad conceptual approach or perspective a framework is based on. In process evaluation, it helps classify frameworks and influences which aspects of implementation are emphasized, what questions are asked, and how findings are interpreted.

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Drafting source: Mere Rainer; Sisask Merike; Värnik Peeter; Van Audenhove Chantal. From participation to systematization: A scoping review of theoretical frameworks guiding process evaluations in community mental health interventions. 2026; DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0354732; article XML SHA-256 41c6a855c2367ef91fa8d347233b9dae842c38047b45eb0d04bbd4ae7d164eda. “From participation to systematization: A scoping review of theoretical frameworks guiding process evaluations in community mental health interventions” (10.1371/journal.pone.0354732).
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