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Farinaz Havaei1, Maura MacPhee1
1School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
A nursing leadership program evaluation showed successful outcomes but lacked continued funding. This study explores the factors contributing to the program
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Program Evaluation
- Health Services Management
Background:
- A collaborative nursing leadership program was evaluated.
- Stakeholder engagement involved university faculty, nurses' union, and Ministry of Health officials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the factors influencing the sustainability of a nursing leadership program.
- To understand why a program with demonstrated success did not receive continued funding.
Main Methods:
- A theory-driven program evaluation was employed.
- A collaborative logic model process facilitated stakeholder engagement.
- Mixed methods approaches were utilized to address evaluation questions.
Main Results:
- The nursing leadership program demonstrated successful outcomes.
- Despite positive results, the program failed to secure continued funding.
Conclusions:
- The evaluation identified critical factors that hindered program sustainability.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for future health leadership initiatives.
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