Developmental evaluation in health professions education: capturing the nuances of change in complex contexts

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how developmental evaluation can effectively capture nuances of change within health professions education.
• Introduced a 5-step approach to developmental evaluation.
• Focused on real-time assessments in complex educational contexts.
• Bridged philosophical insights with practical evaluation strategies.
• Identified overlooked nuances crucial for fostering long-lasting change.
• Emphasized the importance of adaptability in evaluation processes.
• Demonstrated that real-time feedback improves educational outcomes.