User involvement in the design and selection of evaluation studies is a widely advocated strategy
for increasing their use. In this paper a particular structure (the "user-oriented framework")
for guiding such involvement is described . In addition, some tentative propositions are offered concerning the viability of this framework (and, more generally, user involvement in
study design and selection). Finally, other strategies are identified that might be employed
in conjunction with the user-oriented framework in order to increase its viability in certain
contexts
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