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Program maturity and cost analysis in the evaluation of primary prevention programs.

F Baker, D V Perkins

    Journal of Community Psychology
    |December 12, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Evaluating primary prevention programs in mental health requires assessing developmental maturity and direct costs. This systematic approach aids in understanding program merit, even before long-term incidence reduction data is available.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Mental Health Research
    • Program Evaluation

    Background:

    • Primary prevention is a growing initiative in mental health.
    • Effective evaluation is crucial to avoid overpromising program benefits.
    • Long-term data on incidence reduction is often delayed.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline methods for evaluating primary prevention programs.
    • To assess the importance of developmental maturity and direct costs in program evaluation.
    • To discuss policy implications for primary prevention.

    Main Methods:

    • Describing systematic steps for obtaining developmental maturity data.
    • Detailing methods for calculating direct program costs.
    • Analyzing the utility of these metrics in program assessment.

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    Main Results:

    • Information on developmental maturity and direct costs is valuable for assessing program merit.
    • These metrics provide useful insights even without immediate incidence reduction findings.
    • The outlined steps offer a practical framework for evaluation.

    Conclusions:

    • Systematic evaluation of developmental maturity and costs is essential for credible primary prevention.
    • This approach supports informed decision-making in mental health policy.
    • Early-stage evaluation metrics enhance the accountability of prevention initiatives.