Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Community Based Intervention01:30

Community Based Intervention

Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Nursing Evaluation01:15

Nursing Evaluation

The evaluation stage signals the end of the nursing process. The nurse gathers evaluative data to assess whether or not the patient has attained the expected results. Whereas the nurse collects data in the nursing assessment to identify the patient's health concerns, the evaluation stage data determines if the indicated health issues are resolved. Evaluative data collection includes two sections: the data acquired to evaluate patient outcomes and the time criteria for data collection.
Section...
Strategies for Assessing and Addressing Confounding01:25

Strategies for Assessing and Addressing Confounding

Confounding is a critical issue in epidemiological studies, often leading to misleading conclusions about associations between exposures and outcomes. It occurs when the relationship between the exposure and the outcome is mixed with the effects of other factors that influence the outcome. Given that, addressing confounding is of high importance for drawing accurate inferences in research.
Confounding can be addressed at both the design phase of a study and through analytical methods after data...
Self-Evaluation Maintenance Model01:29

Self-Evaluation Maintenance Model

The Self-Evaluation Maintenance (SEM) model offers a psychological framework to understand how individuals’ self-esteem is influenced by the achievements of others, particularly those with whom they share close personal bonds. The SEM model operates when personal rather than social identity guides individuals. Central to this model is the notion that individuals have an inherent desire to preserve a favorable self-image, which is continuously shaped by interpersonal comparisons and...
Pulse Assessment Sites01:11

Pulse Assessment Sites

Pulse assessment sites are crucial in evaluating a patient's cardiovascular health. By assessing the pulsations of arteries at specific anatomical locations, healthcare professionals can gather valuable information about blood flow, heart rate, and peripheral circulation. Understanding these pulse assessment sites is essential for conducting comprehensive cardiovascular evaluations and monitoring patients' overall health. These sites are strategically chosen due to the accessibility and...
Types of Aggregate Grading01:15

Types of Aggregate Grading

Aggregate grading is crucial in economically obtaining a concrete mix with adequate strength, reasonable workability, and minimal segregation. There are four types of aggregate gradation: well-graded, uniformly (or one-sized) graded, gap-graded, and open-graded.
Well-graded aggregates include a complete range of necessary size fractions that fit together to create a dense matrix with minimal voids, represented by a smooth, continuous gradation curve. This type of grading ensures good...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Contraceptive knowledge and related factors among male and female U.S. veterans of reproductive age.

Contraception·2026
Same author

Developing a Research Agenda to Improve Rural Health Access and Quality in West Virginia.

Rand health quarterly·2026
Same author

Exploring Contraceptive Care and Access Experiences of Veterans.

Rand health quarterly·2026
Same author

Outcomes from a procedural abortion training program for providers in underserved areas: findings from a four-year evaluation.

BMC medical education·2026
Same author

Evaluation of the BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving.

Rand health quarterly·2025
Same author

Human papillomavirus vaccine coverage surveys in low- and middle-income countries: current efforts and future considerations for very young adolescents.

BMJ global health·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 27, 2026

Qualitative and Quantitative Validation of Tools with Rating Scales Aimed at Assessing the Quality of University Service-Learning
10:39

Qualitative and Quantitative Validation of Tools with Rating Scales Aimed at Assessing the Quality of University Service-Learning

Published on: August 29, 2025

Evaluation of a complex, multisite, multilevel grants initiative.

Julia Rollison1, Gary Hill, Ping Yu

  • 1MANILA Consulting Group Inc., 6707 Old Dominion Drive, Mclean, VA 22101, USA. jrollison@manilaconsulting.net

Evaluation and Program Planning
|November 29, 2011
PubMed
Summary

The Safe Schools/Healthy Students initiative evaluation used program theory to overcome challenges like missing data. This approach helped synthesize diverse information for assessing program success and identifying contributing factors.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

Qualitative and Quantitative Validation of Tools with Rating Scales Aimed at Assessing the Quality of University Service-Learning
10:39

Qualitative and Quantitative Validation of Tools with Rating Scales Aimed at Assessing the Quality of University Service-Learning

Published on: August 29, 2025

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Education Policy
  • Criminology

Background:

  • The Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SS/HS) initiative aims to improve student well-being and safety.
  • It requires interagency collaboration among education, mental health, and justice sectors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the implementation and outcomes of the SS/HS initiative.
  • To identify factors influencing grantee success in the SS/HS program.

Main Methods:

  • Multi-year evaluation using diverse data collection: archival data, surveys, site visits, interviews, and focus groups.
  • Data gathered from project directors, community partners, schools, and students.
  • Program theory developed to address evaluation challenges like lack of common metrics and comparison groups.

Main Results:

  • The evaluation faced challenges including absence of common baseline/outcome metrics and lack of comparison groups.
  • A unifying program theory was essential for synthesizing extensive qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Program theory guided the synthesis of information to assess implementation and outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Program theory is crucial for guiding complex evaluations, especially those with limited standardized data.
  • Effective use of program theory can help synthesize diverse data to understand initiative effectiveness.
  • The SS/HS evaluation highlights the importance of theoretical frameworks in assessing multi-faceted programs.