Evaluating Program Implementation

Abstract

A methodologn for evaluating program implementation is described. Requirements for such a methodology are derived from an analysis of the functions to be performed by implementation evaluation, the nature of the program being implemented, and character istics of the implementation process. Central features of the methodology involve procedures for the development of a multidimensional profile of the program as it evolves in practice from non- to full implementation. The profile then serves as the basis for instrument development, data collected through the instruments locate program user behavior in relation to the dimensions and levels of use described by the profile. Uses of resulting data to serve program management goals are outlined.

Évaluation de la réforme des services psychiatriques destinés aux adultes au pavillon Albert-Prévost 1

“…Plusieurs auteurs ont discuté des activités nécessaires à la réalisation d'une telle mesure (Hall et Loucks, 1977 ;Leithwood et Montgomery, 1980 ;Yin, 1982 ;Scheirer et Rezmovic, 1983 ;Rezmovic, 1984 ;Breeke, 1987 ;Scheirer, 1987). Cette composante de l'analyse de l'implantation vise à documenter et à suivre le niveau d'opérationnalisation d'une intervention (Patton, 1986 ;Veney et Kaluzny, 1985 ;Rossi et Freeman, 1985).…”

Avaliação em saúde: dos modelos conceituais à prática na análise da implantação de programas

“…Vários autores (Hall & Loucks, 1977;Leithwood & Montgomery, 1980;Yin, 1981cYin, , 1982Scheirer & Rezmovic, 1983;Rezmovic, 1984;Breeke, 1987;Scheirer, 1987) discutiram as etapas necessárias para a realização de uma medição adequada do grau de implantação das intervenções. Estes trabalhos devem de preferência ser consultados antes de se iniciar uma pesquisa envolvendo a medição do grau de implantação de uma intervenção.…”

“…Estes trabalhos devem de preferência ser consultados antes de se iniciar uma pesquisa envolvendo a medição do grau de implantação de uma intervenção. Conceitualmente, a medição do grau de implantação de uma intervenção exige (adaptado de Leithwood & Montgomery, 1980):…”

Evaluating Training and Educational Programs: A Review of the Literature

“…This is one reason why people's attitudes are not easy to change. The process of a program's formative development during its implementation should result in modifications of goals and objectives (Leithwood & Montgomery, 1980;Nielsen & Turner, 1983;Scheirer & Rezmovic, 1983) but should not attempt to change decision makers' values. Formative development should establish and maintain an equivalent understanding of goals and objectives among program planners, administrators, and evaluators.…”

“…Analyses of the implementation process serve to describe differences between the intervention activities that are carried out and those that were originally planned (Nay & Kay, 1982;Scheirer & Rezmovic, 1983;Leithwood & Montgomery, 1980). Early analyses facilitate program decision makers' efforts to formatively shape the program as it matures.…”