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Dialogue boxes: a tool for collaborative process evaluation.

Kathleen Roe1, Kevin Roe

  • 1Health Science Department, San Jose State University, San Jose, California, USA.

Health Promotion Practice
|April 20, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Process evaluation is crucial for health promotion programs. Dialogue boxes offer a simple yet powerful tool for program improvement and capacity building, with practical lessons and tips for implementation.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Program Evaluation
  • Health Promotion

Background:

  • Process evaluation is integral to health promotion program assessment.
  • Recent efforts focus on developing sensitive, collaborative methodologies.
  • Key aims include supporting program goals, enhancing programs, and building participant capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and describe dialogue boxes as a process evaluation tool.
  • To share lessons learned, challenges, and practical tips for using dialogue boxes.

Main Methods:

  • Description of the dialogue box tool.
  • Qualitative insights from its application in health promotion.

Main Results:

  • Dialogue boxes are effective in diverse health promotion and planning contexts.
  • Eight key lessons highlight the tool's power.
  • Challenges and practical implementation tips are identified.

Conclusions:

  • Dialogue boxes are a valuable, accessible tool for process evaluation in health promotion.
  • The method supports program improvement and evaluation capacity development.
  • Effective use requires understanding its strengths and challenges.

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