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When (not if) evaluation flexibility is desirable. Examples from the CPHPE initiative.

L Hembroff1, H Perlstadt, R C Henry

  • 1Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, Michigan State University, Lansing 48824, USA. Larry.Hembroff@ssc.msu.edu

Evaluation & the Health Professions
|November 11, 1999
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Evaluation flexibility is essential when program goals evolve or external policy changes occur. This allows evaluators to adapt, ensuring accurate findings and program integrity during complex initiatives.

Area of Science:

  • Program evaluation
  • Health professions education
  • Community-based initiatives

Background:

  • Ongoing debate in evaluation literature regarding the necessity of flexibility in evaluation design and activities.
  • The need for evaluators to collaborate with program directors and respond to evolving programming needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify specific conditions under which evaluation flexibility is not just desirable but essential.
  • To illustrate the critical role of flexibility using case examples from a large-scale health professions education initiative.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of a cluster evaluation of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation's Community Partnerships for Health Professions Education initiative.
  • Examination of two distinct scenarios requiring adaptive evaluation strategies.

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Main Results:

  • Flexibility proved essential when programs underwent goal clarification, particularly concerning community involvement.
  • Adaptability was crucial to document program efforts to maintain integrity amidst national health care reform and policy shifts.
  • Evaluation team strategies for managing flexibility in response to external turbulence and internal program evolution are detailed.

Conclusions:

  • Evaluation flexibility is a critical component for successful outcomes in complex, dynamic program environments.
  • Specific conditions, such as goal clarification and external policy turbulence, necessitate adaptive evaluation approaches.
  • Responsive evaluation designs enhance the validity and utility of findings in health professions education initiatives.