Evaluating Public and Community Health Programs 2nd Edition, (Ebook PDF)

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1119151058
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1119151050
• Author: Muriel J. Harris

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.

Table contents:

CHAPTER 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY HEALTH EVALUATION

Overview of Evaluation

Levels of Evaluation

Preassessment Evaluations

The Participatory Approach to Evaluation

The Participatory Model for Evaluation

The Precursors to Program Evaluation

Cultural Considerations in Evaluation

Summary

Discussion Questions and Activities

Key Terms

CHAPTER 2: THE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT: AN OVERVIEW

Theoretical Considerations

The Ecological Model

Data Collection

Data Sources

Reviewing the Scientific Literature

The Report

Stakeholders’ Participation in Community Assessments

Summary

Discussion Questions and Activities

Key Terms

CHAPTER 3: DEVELOPING INITIATIVES: AN OVERVIEW

The Organization’s Mission

Planning the Initiative

Incorporate Theory

Goals and Objectives

The Initiative’s Activities

Use Existing Evidence‐Based Programs

The Program’s Theory of Change

The Logic Model Depicting the Theory of Change

Criteria for Successful Initiatives

Stakeholders’ Participation in Planning and Developing Initiatives

Summary

Discussion Questions and Activities

Key Terms

CHAPTER 4: PLANNING FOR EVALUATION: PURPOSE AND PROCESSES

The Timing of the Evaluation

The Purpose of Evaluation

The Contract for Evaluation

The Evaluation Team

Evaluation Standards

Managing the Evaluation Process

Factors That Influence the Evaluation Process

Planning for Ethical Program Evaluation

Involving Stakeholders

Creating and Maintaining Effective Partnerships

Summary

Discussion Questions and Activities

Key Terms

CHAPTER 5: DESIGNING THE EVALUATION: PART 1: DESCRIBING THE PROGRAM OR POLICY

The Context of the Initiative

The Social, Political, and Economic Environment

The Organizational Structure and Resources

The Initiative and Its Relationship to the Organization

The Stage of Development of the Initiative

Data Access and Availability

The Program Initiative

The Policy Initiatives

Summary

Discussion Questions and Activities

Key Terms

CHAPTER 6: DESIGNING THE EVALUATION: PART 2A: PROCESS EVALUATION

Purposes of Process Evaluation

Key Issues in Process Evaluation

Selecting Questions for Process Evaluation

Resources for Evaluation

Measuring Resources, Processes, and Outputs

Tools for Process Evaluation

Ethical and Cultural Considerations

Summary

Discussion Questions and Activities

Key Terms

CHAPTER 7: DESIGNING THE EVALUATION: PART 2B: OUTCOME EVALUATION

The Relationship Between Process and Outcome Evaluation

Sorting and Selecting Evaluation Questions

Summary

Discussion Questions and Activities

Key Terms

CHAPTER 8: COLLECTING THE DATA: QUANTITATIVE

Quantitative Data

Factors Influencing Data Collection

Using Surveys

Designing Survey Instruments

Pilot Testing

Triangulation

Institutional Review and Ethics Boards

The Data Collection Team

Managing and Storing Data

Stakeholder Involvement

Summary

Discussion Questions and Activities

Key Terms

CHAPTER 9: COLLECTING THE DATA: QUALITATIVE

Qualitative Data

Ensuring Validity and Reliability

Interview‐Format Approaches

Document and Record Review

Observational Approaches

Case Reviews

Digital Approaches

Geographic Information Systems

Training Data Collectors

Managing and Storing Qualitative Data

Stakeholder Involvement

The Data Collection Team

Summary

Discussion Questions and Activities

Key Terms

CHAPTER 10: ANALYZING AND INTERPRETING QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DATA: QUANTITATIVE (PART 1)

Analyzing and Reporting Quantitative Data

Reaching Conclusions

Stakeholder Involvement

Summary

Discussion Questions and Activities

QUALITATIVE (PART 2)

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Interpreting the Data and Reaching Conclusions

The Role of Stakeholders

Summary

Discussion Questions and Activities

Key Terms

CHAPTER 11: REPORTING EVALUATION FINDINGS

The Content of the Report

The Audience for the Report

The Timing of the Report

The Format of the Report

Summary

Discussion Questions and Activities

Key Terms

CHAPTER 12: CASE STUDY: THE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT

Background

Establish a Team

Determine the Availability of Data

Decide on the Data‐Collection Approaches and Methods

Training

Resource Procurement

Analysis and Interpretation of the Data

Summary of Findings

The Intervention

Design the Evaluation

Collect the Data

Analyze and Interpret the Data

Report the Results

Discussion Questions and Activities

CHAPTER 13: CASE STUDY: PROCESS EVALUATION

Background

Theoretical Framework

Community Assessment Findings

The Evaluation Plan

Answering the Evaluation Question

Reporting the Results