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'Triangulating' AMPATH: demonstration of a multi-perspective strategic programme evaluation method.

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  • 1Regenstrief Institute, Inc, the Sam Regenstrief Professor of Health Services Research, and Health Care Research at Indiana University School of Medicine, USA. tinui@iupui.edu

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Evaluating healthcare programs requires diverse perspectives. Triangulation, using patient, community, and staff input, identified key improvements for the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) program in Kenya.

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Published on: February 19, 2021

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Management
  • Program Evaluation

Background:

  • Clinical programs traditionally focus on cost, quality, and outcomes.
  • Patient satisfaction measures patient experience, but staff and community perspectives are often overlooked.
  • Assessing healthcare programs requires a comprehensive approach beyond standard metrics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the performance of the Kenyan HIV/AIDS program AMPATH (Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare) using a novel triangulation method.
  • To identify program strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement from multiple stakeholder viewpoints.
  • To inform strategic planning and accelerate positive change within the AMPATH program.

Main Methods:

  • Employed a 'triangulation' evaluation method, integrating data from patients, communities, and program staff.
  • Conducted key-informant interviews with 26 staff and 56 patients across eight clinic sites.
  • Held seven village health dialogues (mabaraza) with community members in five sublocations.

Main Results:

  • Qualitative content analysis of field notes and interview transcripts yielded 18 recommendations for program enhancement.
  • Ten recommendations were consistently identified across all three data sources (patients, community, staff).
  • Triangulation revealed unique insights missed by internal assessments, highlighting specific areas for improvement.

Conclusions:

  • The triangulation method effectively captured diverse perspectives for comprehensive program evaluation.
  • Incorporating patient, community, and staff feedback is crucial for identifying critical areas for healthcare program improvement.
  • AMPATH leadership utilized these recommendations to implement strategic changes, enhancing service delivery and program reach.