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Manager and evaluator views of program evaluation.

F Baker

    Journal of Community Psychology
    |June 10, 1983
    PubMed
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    A 1979 survey of community mental health centers (CMHCs) compared managers and evaluators on accountability and evaluation. Findings reveal differences in their perceptions of staff knowledge and evaluation practices.

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    Area of Science:

    • Mental Health Services Research
    • Health Services Administration
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Federally funded community mental health centers (CMHCs) play a vital role in public mental healthcare.
    • Understanding perceptions of accountability and evaluation is crucial for improving CMHC effectiveness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the opinions of CMHC directors and chief program evaluators regarding accountability and evaluation.
    • To assess the level of knowledge and expertise of CMHC evaluation staff.
    • To compare CMHC professionals' views on service provider accountability with other professional groups.

    Main Methods:

    • A 1979 national survey was conducted.
    • Questionnaires were distributed to directors and evaluators of 323 CMHCs.

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  • Responses were compared to a random sample of community psychologists and four other professional groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences were found in the perceptions of CMHC directors and evaluators concerning accountability and evaluation.
    • The study identified variations in the perceived level of knowledge among CMHC evaluation staff.
    • Comparisons with other professional groups highlighted unique perspectives of CMHC professionals on service provider accountability.

    Conclusions:

    • Perceptions of accountability and evaluation within CMHCs are not uniform between management and evaluators.
    • Further investigation into the training and knowledge base of evaluation staff is warranted.
    • The findings provide insights into the professional ideology surrounding service provider accountability in mental health settings.