Evaluating Public and Community Health Programs

Informationen zum Autor MURIEL J. HARRIS, PHD, MPH, Associate Professor, Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, University of Louisville. Klappentext A practical introduction to participatory program evaluationEvaluating Public and Community Health Programs provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of evaluation, with a participatory model that brings stakeholders together for the good of the program. Linking community assessment, program implementation, and program evaluation, this book emphasizes practical, ongoing evaluation strategies that connect theory with application. This updated second edition includes new discussion on planning policy change programs using logic models and theory of change, plus expanded coverage of processes, outcomes, data collection, and more. Each chapter includes classroom activities and group discussion prompts, and the companion website provides worksheets, lecture slides, and a test bank for instructors. Mini cases help illustrate the real-world applications of the methods described, and expanded case studies allow students to dig deeper into practice and apply what they've learned.Accurate and effective evaluation is the key to a successful program. This book provides a thorough introduction to all aspects of this critical function, with a wealth of opportunities to apply new concepts.* Learn evaluation strategies that involve all program stakeholders* Link theory to practice with new mini cases and examples* Understand the uses, processes, and approaches to evaluation* Discover how ongoing evaluation increases program effectivenessPublic and community health programs are a vital part of our social infrastructure, and the more effective they are, the more people they can serve. Proper planning is important, but continued evaluation is what keeps a program on track for the long term. Evaluating Public and Community Health Programs provides clear instruction and insightful discussion on the many facets of evaluation, with a central focus on real-world service. Zusammenfassung A practical introduction to participatory program evaluation Evaluating Public and Community Health Programs provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of evaluation, with a participatory model that brings stakeholders together for the good of the program. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv 1 An Introduction To Public and Community Health Evaluation 1 Overview of Evaluation 3 Levels of Evaluation 5 Preassessment Evaluations 6 The Participatory Approach to Evaluation 8 The Participatory Model for Evaluation 10 The Precursors to Program Evaluation 12 Cultural Considerations in Evaluation 17 Summary 21 Discussion Questions and Activities 22 Key Terms 22 2 The Community Assessment: An Overview 23 Theoretical Considerations 26 The Ecological Model 29 Data Collection 31 Data Sources 42 Reviewing the Scientific Literature 49 The Report 50 Stakeholders' Participation in Community Assessments 52 Summary 53 Discussion Questions and Activities 54 Key Terms 54 3 Developing Initiatives: An Overview 55 The Organization's Mission 58 Planning the Initiative 59 Incorporate Theory 60 Goals and Objectives 64 The Initiative's Activities 71 Use Existing Evidence-Based Programs 75 The Program's Theory of Change 77 The Logic Model Depicting the Theory of Change 77 Criteria for Successful Initiatives 81 Stakeholders' Participation in Planning and Developing Initiatives 82 Summary 82 Discussion Questions and Activities 83 Key Terms 84 4 Planning For Evaluation: Purpose and Processes 85 ...

List of contents

Preface xiii
 
Acknowledgments xv
 
1 AN INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY HEALTH EVALUATION 1
 
Overview of Evaluation 3
 
Levels of Evaluation 5
 
Preassessment Evaluations 6
 
The Participatory Approach to Evaluation 8
 
The Participatory Model for Evaluation 10
 
The Precursors to Program Evaluation 12
 
Cultural Considerations in Evaluation 17
 
Summary 21
 
Discussion Questions and Activities 22
 
Key Terms 22
 
2 THE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT: AN OVERVIEW 23
 
Theoretical Considerations 26
 
The Ecological Model 29
 
Data Collection 31
 
Data Sources 42
 
Reviewing the Scientific Literature 49
 
The Report 50
 
Stakeholders' Participation in Community Assessments 52
 
Summary 53
 
Discussion Questions and Activities 54
 
Key Terms 54
 
3 DEVELOPING INITIATIVES: AN OVERVIEW 55
 
The Organization's Mission 58
 
Planning the Initiative 59
 
Incorporate Theory 60
 
Goals and Objectives 64
 
The Initiative's Activities 71
 
Use Existing Evidence-Based Programs 75
 
The Program's Theory of Change 77
 
The Logic Model Depicting the Theory of Change 77
 
Criteria for Successful Initiatives 81
 
Stakeholders' Participation in Planning and Developing Initiatives 82
 
Summary 82
 
Discussion Questions and Activities 83
 
Key Terms 84
 
4 PLANNING FOR EVALUATION: PURPOSE AND PROCESSES 85
 
The Timing of the Evaluation 86
 
The Purpose of Evaluation 87
 
The Contract for Evaluation 90
 
The Evaluation Team 91
 
Evaluation Standards 93
 
Managing the Evaluation Process 94
 
Factors That Influence the Evaluation Process 100
 
Planning for Ethical Program Evaluation 103
 
Involving Stakeholders 104
 
Creating and Maintaining Effective Partnerships 105
 
Summary 109
 
Discussion Questions and Activities 110
 
Key Terms 110
 
5 DESIGNING THE EVALUATION: PART 1: DESCRIBING THE PROGRAM OR POLICY 111
 
The Context of the Initiative 114
 
The Social, Political, and Economic Environment 116
 
The Organizational Structure and Resources 117
 
The Initiative and Its Relationship to the Organization 118
 
The Stage of Development of the Initiative 118
 
Data Access and Availability 119
 
The Program Initiative 119
 
The Policy Initiatives 125
 
Summary 131
 
Discussion Questions and Activities 132
 
Key Terms 132
 
6 DESIGNING THE EVALUATION: PART 2A: PROCESS EVALUATION 133
 
Purposes of Process Evaluation 135
 
Key Issues in Process Evaluation 137
 
Selecting Questions for Process Evaluation 146
 
Resources for Evaluation 152
 
Measuring Resources, Processes, and Outputs 153
 
Tools for Process Evaluation 155
 
Ethical and Cultural Considerations 157
 
Summary 168
 
Discussion Questions and Activities 169
 
Key Terms 169
 
7 DESIGNING THE EVALUATION: PART 2B: OUTCOME EVALUATION 171
 
The Relationship Between Process and Outcome Evaluation 172
 
Sorting and Selecting Evaluation Questions 176
 
Summary 191
 
Discussion Questions and Activities 192
 
Key Terms 192
 
8 COLLECTING THE DATA: QUANTITATIVE 193
 
Quantitative Data 194
 
Factors Influencing Data Collection 195
 
Using Surveys 200
 
Designing Survey Instruments 206
 

Product details

• Authors: M Harris, Muriel J Harris, Muriel J. Harris, Muriel J. (University of Louisville Harris, Harris Muriel J.
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.12.2016
• EAN: 9781119151050
• ISBN: 978-1-119-15105-0
• No. of pages: 416
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Evaluierung, Public Health, Health & Social Care, Gesundheits- u. Sozialwesen, Evaluation & Research Methods, Evaluierung u. Researchmethoden, Allg. Naturwissenschaft, General Science, Public Health / Ausbildung u. Verhaltensweisen, Public Health Behavior & Education