Development of an e-health education program at the workplace using formative research – Technologies for improving quality of life
ConclusionThe proposed steps in the development of a workplace e-health education program were successfully achieved. The engagement of the workers’ staged focus groups was fundamental to the choice of themes relevant to the population in question. (Source: Evaluation and Program Planning)
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - January 8, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Using mixed method approach in measuring effects of training in firms: case study of the European Social Fund support
Publication date: Available online 26 December 2018Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Martin Pelucha, Viktor Kveton, Oto PotlukaAbstractPublic support of training in firms corresponds to the long-term importance of the quality of human capital in the competitiveness of firms and nations. Thus, the EU supports such training via the European Social Fund (ESF). The evaluation community evaluates the support by using either qualitative or quantitative methods. The simultaneous application of these two approaches is rare. The purpose of this paper is to combine quantitative (counterfactual impact evaluation) and ...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - December 27, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Development of an e-health education program at the workplace using formative research– Technologies for improving quality of life
ConclusionThe proposed steps in the development of a workplace e-health education program were successfully achieved. The engagement of the workers’ staged focus groups was fundamental to the choice of themes relevant to the population in question. (Source: Evaluation and Program Planning)
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - December 27, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Contribution to healthy places: Risks of equity free health impact assessment
Publication date: Available online 24 December 2018Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Jean Marie Buregeya, Christine Loignon, Astrid Brousselle (Source: Evaluation and Program Planning)
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - December 25, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Program implementer perspectives replicating evidence based sexual reproductive health programs
ConclusionsEvidence based programs may need to provide more flexibility for implementers to customize programs to student needs. Given the age range of the target audience (ages 10–19), programming should consider the variance of an adolescent’s life and assumptions regarding adolescent biology knowledge, modes of communication, and type of sexual relationships. Additionally, facilitators may better meet student needs if they feel less restricted. (Source: Evaluation and Program Planning)
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - December 13, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Towards an Assessment for Organizational Participatory Research Health Partnerships: A Systematic Mixed Studies Review with Framework Synthesis
Publication date: Available online 11 December 2018Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): J. Hamzeh, P. Pluye, P.L. Bush, C. Ruchon, I. Vedel, C. HudonAbstractWithin the health sciences, organizational participatory research (OPR) is defined as a blend of research and action, in which academic researchers partner with health organization members. OPR is based on a sound partnership between all stakeholders to improve organizational practices. However, little research on the evaluation of OPR health partnership exists. This systematic mixed studies review sought to produce a new theoretical model that structures ...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - December 12, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Is evaluation obsolete in a post-truth world?
Publication date: Available online 11 December 2018Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Robert Picciotto (Source: Evaluation and Program Planning)
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - December 12, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Community-based Behavioral Health Interventions: Developing Strong Community Partnerships
This study adds to the limited research on best practices for forming community partnerships and should serve as a guide for community-based evaluators and program planners. (Source: Evaluation and Program Planning)
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - December 11, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
“You can get more out of a kid if you're able to stray a little bit”: Program implementer perspectives replicating evidence based sexual reproductive health programs
ConclusionsEvidence based programs may need to provide more flexibility for implementers to customize programs to student needs. Given the age range of the target audience (ages 10-19), programming should consider the variance of an adolescent’s life and assumptions regarding adolescent biology knowledge, modes of communication, and type of sexual relationships. Additionally, facilitators may better meet student needs if they feel less restricted. (Source: Evaluation and Program Planning)
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - December 7, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Dealing with context in logic model development: Reflections from a realist evaluation of a community health worker programme in Nigeria
Publication date: Available online 7 December 2018Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Bassey Ebenso, Benjamin Uzochukwu, Ana Manzano, Enyi Etiaba, Reinhard Huss, Tim Ensor, James Newell, Obinna Onwujekwe, Nkoli Ezumah, Joe Hicks, Tolib MirzoevAbstractLogic models (LMs) have been used in programme evaluation for over four decades. Current debate questions the ability of logic modelling techniques to incorporate contextual factors into logic models. We share experience of developing a logic model within an ongoing realist evaluation which assesses the extent to which, and under what circumstances a community he...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - December 7, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Curators and Sojourners in Learning Networks: Practices for Transformation
Publication date: Available online 4 December 2018Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Julie RisienAbstractNetworks are a promising mechanism for creating systemic change. Studies abound, but do not examine roles and practices to reveal the processes through which networks create transformative capacity. This participatory single case study provides a framework to examine structures, roles and practices. The framework details common network substructures, across which critical practices occur, and provides a typology of specific network practices of curators and sojourners. The primary claim is that a variety ...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - December 5, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Generalizability of an Adult-Validated Model for Predicting Increased Physical Activity in After-School Program Children: Effects of Treatment Formats on Fitness Indicators
Publication date: Available online 27 November 2018Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): James J AnnesiAbstractInappropriately high weight in children is a persistent problem in the United States, and physical activity is often reduced in schools due to academic demands. Effective after-school programs could positively impact both physical activity and overweight/obesity, however previous reviews and meta-analyses have indicated minimal effects. Both 4- and 3-day/week versions of a social cognitive theory-driven physical activity/nutrition after-school program were evaluated against unstructured care to assess ...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - November 28, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
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Publication date: February 2019Source: Evaluation and Program Planning, Volume 72Author(s): (Source: Evaluation and Program Planning)
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - November 27, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Evaluation of a Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Program in Aviation using Interrupted Time Series and the Kirkpatrick Framework
Publication date: Available online 22 November 2018Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Susan E. Buriak, Candace L. AyarsAbstractCompliance with drug and alcohol regulations are required by 14 CFR Part 120/ and 49 CFR Part 40. These regulations affect approximately 7200 aviation-related companies and their associated services. Consequences for noncompliance can include loss of revenue from imposition of civil penalties, suspension, or revocation of the company’s certificate to conduct business. Front End Analysis (FEA) was conducted to determine specific performance problems and provide five tailored educati...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - November 22, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The characteristics and reporting quality of research impact case studies: a systematic review
Publication date: Available online 11 November 2018Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Marion Heyeres, Komla Tsey, Yinghong Yang, Li Yan, Hua JiangAbstractDespite the growing expectation that researchers report the impact of their research using a case study approach, systematic reviews of research impact have focused on frameworks, indicators, methods of data collection and assessment rather than impact case studies. Our aim is to provide an overview of the characteristics of published research impact case studies, including translation activities, and their reporting quality. We searched for peer-reviewed i...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - November 12, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
