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Program evaluation.

C F Waltz

    NLN Publications
    |May 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    This chapter defines program evaluation as a decision-making process to improve nursing education and service effectiveness. It reviews various evaluation models, advocating for an eclectic approach tailored to nursing

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Program Evaluation
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Evaluation is a decision-making process to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency.
    • Principles of evaluation are universal but require adaptation to specific contexts like nursing.
    • Nursing programs in education and service necessitate tailored evaluation strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define program evaluation within the context of nursing.
    • To explore various established evaluation models.
    • To propose an eclectic approach for comprehensive and cost-efficient nursing program evaluation.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and discussion of existing evaluation models (e.g., Tyler, Stake, Stufflebeam, Scriven).
    • Examination of the Utilization-Focused Approach to Evaluation.

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  • Presentation of an eclectic, nursing-specific evaluation model by Waltz.

    • Main Results:

    • No single existing model is sufficient for comprehensive nursing program evaluation.
    • An eclectic approach, integrating strengths of various models, is proposed.
    • Considerations for defining evaluation terms, purposes, focus, process, timing, and audiences are elaborated.

    Conclusions:

    • An eclectic approach offers a more comprehensive and adaptable framework for nursing program evaluation.
    • Tailoring evaluation to the unique aspects of nursing is crucial for effectiveness.
    • Focusing on specific considerations enhances the likelihood of a cost-efficient and thorough evaluation.