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Week 9 Discussion: Discussing Evaluation
Process monitoring, process evaluation, quality improvement, formative evaluation, and outcome/effect evaluation are often difficult topics to understand. Moreover, each approach/strategy is only useful when it is applied correctly.
For this discussion, construct a concise summary in which you explain to a community of stakeholders the difference between each topic listed above. (That is, what is the unique aspect of each topic/approach/strategy?) Then, associate the topics by expounding upon their similarities. Try to draw similarities between at least three of the topics.
Remember to cite any sources and refer to the FEM guidelines as you prepare your post.
Response Guidelines
Read and respond to your peers’ posts according to FEM guidelines, addressing the following:
Based on your colleague’s summary of similarities and differences between process monitoring, process evaluation, quality improvement, formative evaluation, and outcome/effect evaluation, choose one topic.
Make a case for the greater role of the public health/program manager’s accountability or responsibility. Based on your perspective, which (accountability or responsibility) is most significant to the program/plan’s intended impact (the extent to which participants change or are changed because of the intervention) as felt by stakeholders in the community?
This is the post I am responding to:
Process monitoring involves tracking and observing the implementation of activities to ensure they are carried out as planned. It focuses on a program or intervention’s ongoing progress and performance (L. Michele Issel & Wells, 2017). Process evaluation involves assessing the implementation and delivery of a program to determine if it is being conducted according to the design and intended procedures. It aims to understand how the program is executed in practice (L. Michele Issel & Wells, 2017). Quality improvement focuses on identifying opportunities for enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of processes. It involves continuous efforts to refine and optimize the delivery of services or interventions (L. Michele Issel & Wells, 2017). Formative evaluation is conducted during a program’s development or early stages to provide feedback for improvement. It helps shape the program design and implementation strategies (L. Michele Issel & Wells, 2017). Outcome/Effect evaluation assesses the impact and outcomes of a program or intervention on the target population. It aims to determine the effectiveness and success of the program in achieving its intended goals. (L. Michele Issel & Wells, 2017).
All these different types of evaluations have similarities. These approaches are essential components of the evaluation process in public health. They focus on assessing various aspects of a program or intervention to ensure its success and effectiveness. They contribute to continuous learning and improvement in public health initiatives. They require data collection, analysis, and interpretation to provide meaningful insights for decision-making (THE MEL MANUAL, n.d.).
References
Michele Issel, & Wells, R. (2017). Health Program Planning and Evaluation. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
THE MEL MANUAL. (n.d.). https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/dco/…
FYI the Mel Model is a great reference. It breaks those elevations down in an even more detailed manner.
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