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Evaluation techniques and processes: for effective health care. Some relevant, contemporary influences. Approaches to evaluation. Questions to ask yourself. Examples from practice. Structure. Continuing professional development Changing professional boundaries Evidence-based health care. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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© CeNPRaD The Centre for Nurse Practice Research and Development, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Evaluation techniques and processes: for effective
health care
© CeNPRaD The Centre for Nurse Practice Research and Development, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Structure
• Some relevant, contemporary influences.
• Approaches to evaluation.
• Questions to ask yourself.
• Examples from practice.
© CeNPRaD The Centre for Nurse Practice Research and Development, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Influences
• Continuing professional development
• Changing professional boundaries
• Evidence-based health care
• European policies and initiatives
• Governance in the health care sector
• Research and development
• National policies• Health care targets
© CeNPRaD The Centre for Nurse Practice Research and Development, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Approaches to evaluation
• Systems-based • Behavioural change based• Impact• Accreditation-based • Adversarial• Transactional • Expert• Connoisseur
© CeNPRaD The Centre for Nurse Practice Research and Development, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Questions to ask yourself when planning an evaluation
• Who wants the evaluation?• Does the initiative, service or programme actually exist?• Have objectives been set for the initiative, programme or
service?• Can you specify objectives for the evaluation?• Is relevant data or evidence accessible?• Have you allowed sufficient time and resources for the
evaluation to be carried out and reported?• Will the evaluation be done in house or by an external?
© CeNPRaD The Centre for Nurse Practice Research and Development, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Contact details
Dr Bernice WestResearch DirectorSchool of Nursing and MidwiferyThe Robert Gordon UniversityGarthdee CampusAberdeenAB10 7QFTel 01224 262647Email [email protected]
