practitionerperceived

Practitionerperceived is a term used in evaluation and implementation research to describe the perceptions, judgments, and reports of practitioners about a program, intervention, policy, or practice. It concerns what practitioners believe about feasibility, usefulness, demand, practicality, and potential impact as experienced in real-world settings.

Although the term is a compound, in formal writing it is more common to encounter practitioner-perceived, practitioners’ perceptions, or field-based acceptability. The concatenated form practitionerperceived appears in some databases and keyword lists.

Measurement and methods: Practitionerperceived constructs are typically assessed through surveys with Likert scales, structured interviews, or focus groups. Qualitative analysis identifies themes such as perceived barriers, resource needs, time constraints, and alignment with local workflows. Triangulation with objective metrics strengthens interpretation.

Applications: In health care, education, and social services, practitionerperceived feasibility and acceptability inform decisions about adaptation, training, and rollout. They complement client outcomes and system-level indicators to guide implementation strategies.

Limitations: Practitioner perceptions can be biased by personal experience, organizational culture, and social desirability. They may not predict actual effectiveness, and perceptions can shift with context; thus, they should be interpreted alongside objective data.

See also: Acceptability, Feasibility, Implementation science, Stakeholder engagement, Evaluation.