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Inequalities in health: evaluation and effectiveness in practice
A Lazenbatt1, J Orr, E O'Neill
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Medical Biology Centre, Queen's University of Belfast, Belfast, BT9 7BL. a.lazenbatt@qub.ac.uk
International Journal of Nursing Practice
|January 12, 2002
Summary
This study evaluated the role of nurses, midwives, and health visitors in addressing health inequalities. It also developed an evaluation manual to guide healthcare practitioners in assessing health and social needs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Nursing and Midwifery
Background:
- Addresses health inequalities as a key theme in the Northern Ireland Regional Strategy.
- Focuses on the contribution of nurses, midwives, and health visitors to meeting health and social needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the contribution of nurses, midwives, and health visitors to targeting health and social needs.
- To develop an evaluation manual for healthcare practitioners to establish evaluation frameworks and apply methods.
Main Methods:
- Details findings from a project assessing the contribution of healthcare professionals.
- Describes four research case studies illustrating evaluation methods.
- Covers needs assessment, structure, process, and outcome stages of evaluation.
Main Results:
- Highlights the practical application of evaluation techniques in healthcare settings.
- Provides insights into the experience of applied evaluation in practice.
- Illustrates necessary evaluation methods for different stages of assessment.
Conclusions:
- Emphasizes the importance of nurses, midwives, and health visitors in addressing health and social needs.
- The developed manual aids practitioners in evaluating health and social well-being initiatives.
- Practical case studies offer valuable lessons for applied evaluation in healthcare.