Standard Evaluation Framework for weight management interventions

The aim of the SEF is to support high quality, consistent evaluation of weight management interventions in order to increase the evidence base.

The SEF provides introductory guidance on the principles of evaluation, and lists ‘essential’ and ‘desirable’ criteria. Essential criteria are presented as the minimum recommended data for evaluating a weight management intervention. Desirable criteria are additional data that would enhance the evaluation. The supporting guidance describes why particular criteria have been categorised as essential or desirable, and gives further information on collecting data.