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Economic aspects of clinical decision making: evaluating clinical programs
1Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23298.
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|March 1, 1988
Summary
Program evaluation is crucial for healthcare organizations to support decision-making and document program impact on patient care outcomes and costs. Effective evaluation requires careful planning across six key steps, integrating professional and management objectives.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Healthcare Management
- Program Evaluation
Background:
- The healthcare environment is undergoing significant restructuring, necessitating adaptive management strategies.
- Program evaluation serves as a critical tool for organizational decision-making within this dynamic context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the importance of program evaluation in healthcare.
- To identify key considerations for designing and conducting program evaluations in a restructured healthcare setting.
Main Methods:
- The study outlines six essential steps for planning program evaluations.
- These steps include defining objectives, selecting the program, choosing indicators, designing the evaluation, presenting results, and planning follow-through.
Main Results:
- Program evaluation supports specific organizational decisions and documents impact on healthcare outcomes and costs.
- It requires understanding both management's cost objectives and professionals' patient-care objectives.
Conclusions:
- Program evaluation is an integral part of healthcare management, not merely a response to external pressure.
- Successful program evaluation necessitates meticulous planning and a collaborative approach between professionals and managers.
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