How can we show that links projects are making a difference? Dr Kay Richmond Dr Diane Kirkland Dr Sally Venn.
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How can we show that links projects are making a difference?Dr Kay RichmondDr Diane KirklandDr Sally Venn
Overview of WorkshopAim
Promote ‘best practice’ in needs assessment, monitoring and evaluation
Method
Presentation
Small group discussion
Outcome
Resource document and strengthened networks
Needs assessment
Definition
A systematic method of identifying unmet health and healthcare needs of a population and making changes to meet those needs
Rapid Participatory AppraisalIncorporates:
Epidemiological dataParticipatory planning exercises
Leads to:Appropriate aims and objectives
Facilitates:EmpowermentOwnership
MonitoringDefinitionThe regular assessment of progress
Key elements Clear aims and objectives Systematic collection of data Collation and analysis of data Dissemination of data Feed back to facilitate continual improvement
Evaluation
PurposeTo allow judgements to be made about the
value of an intervention
DefinitionA process that attempts to determine as
systematically and objectively as possible the relevance, effectiveness and impact of activities in the light of their objectives
Relevanceappropriate needs assessment
Effectivenessclear aims and objectives
ImpactUnintended consequences.
ValueWhose perspective?
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