Harris Evaluating Public and Community Health Programs

2. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-119-15108-1
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 416 Seiten, E-Book

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Harris, Muriel J.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Public and Community Health Evaluation
Chapter 2: The Community Assessment--An Overview
Chapter 3: Developing Initiatives--An Overview
Chapter 4: Planning for Evaluation--Purpose and Processes
Chapter 5: Designing an Evaluation--Part 1: Describing the Program or Policy
Chapter 6: Designing the Evaluation--Part 2a: Process Evaluation
Chapter 7: Designing the Evaluation--Part 2b: Outcome Evaluation
Chapter 8: Collecting the Data--Quantitative
Chapter 9: Collecting the Data--Qualitative
Chapter 10: Analyzing and Interpreting Data--Quantitative (Part 1)
Chapter 11: Reporting Evaluation Findings
Chapter 12: Case Study--The Community Assessment
Chapter 13: Case Study--Process Evaluation
Chapter 13: Case Study--Process Evaluation
Appendix A: Model Agreement between Evaluation Consultant and Team Members
Appendix B: Preamble for Adult Individual Interviews
Appendix C: Model Demographic Sheet
Appendix D: Field Notes Report
Appendix E: Interview Refusal Report
Appendix F: Data Collection Training Manual
Appendix G: Guidelines for Completing an Evaluation Report
Epilogue
Bibliography
About the Author
Index

Über Autor(innen)

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