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 ...

Autorentext

MURIEL J. HARRIS, PHD, MPH, Associate Professor, Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, University of Louisville.

Klappentext

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. 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 effectiveness Public 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.

Inhalt

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 13…