interventionsuch

Interventionsuch is a term used in German-language scholarly discourse to describe the systematic search for and selection of interventions aimed at addressing a defined problem within health, social services, education, or organizational contexts. It denotes a deliberate, evidence-informed process that precedes implementation, distinguishing the act of choosing an intervention from the broader study of its effects.

Etymology and usage: The word combines intervention with suche (search). While not widely used in English-language literature, it appears in discussions of program design, policy planning, and implementation, where practitioners and researchers emphasize the early phase of identifying suitable options rather than evaluating outcomes.

Process: Interventionsuch typically involves problem framing, an evidence landscape review, and the generation of candidate interventions. It uses explicit criteria—for example effectiveness, feasibility, cost, equity, and contextual fit—to screen and rank options. Stakeholder input, ethical considerations, and potential implementation barriers are incorporated. The process often culminates in planning for pilot testing, phased rollout, and monitoring to inform scale-up or adjustment.

Applications: The concept is applied in public health, education, social services, humanitarian work, and organizational change. It serves as a preparatory step before intervention mapping, implementation science, or program evaluation, helping ensure that subsequent efforts are aligned with local needs and available resources.

Relation to other concepts: Interventionsuch is related to evidence synthesis, program design, and implementation planning. It is distinct from intervention research, which focuses on measuring outcomes, and from the procurement of interventions without a formal search process.

See also: intervention mapping, implementation science, evidence-based practice.