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The CEFP. Building evaluation capacity.

B Milstein1

  • 1Division of Adult and Community Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, MS K-30, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA.

Cancer Practice
|March 27, 2002
PubMed
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The American Cancer Society Collaborative Evaluation Fellows Project (CEFP) highlights the essential role of evaluation in cancer control. Investing in evaluation drives organizational learning and collaboration for sustainable effectiveness.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Cancer Control

Background:

  • The American Cancer Society Collaborative Evaluation Fellows Project (CEFP) introduced significant evaluation activities.
  • Lessons learned from CEFP offer valuable insights for cancer prevention and control organizations.
  • Effective evaluation is crucial for accountability and achieving desired outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact and lessons learned from the American Cancer Society Collaborative Evaluation Fellows Project (CEFP).
  • To identify key contributions of CEFP to organizational learning, product generation, and partnership development.
  • To underscore the importance of integrating evaluation within broader organizational strategies for sustainability.

Main Methods:

  • The study reviews the process and outcomes of the CEFP.

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  • It analyzes the contributions of CEFP to the American Cancer Society's evaluation capacity.
  • Lessons are synthesized for broader applicability to other organizations.

    • Main Results:

    • CEFP significantly advanced evaluation practices within the American Cancer Society.
    • The project fostered organizational learning, produced valuable resources, and built collaborative partnerships.
    • Integrating evaluation enhances overall effectiveness and accountability.

    Conclusions:

    • Investments in evaluation are essential for organizations focused on outcomes and accountability.
    • CEFP demonstrates that a holistic approach to evaluation yields greater value.
    • The project provides a model for building sustainable and effective evaluation systems in cancer control.