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Ralph Renger1, Jessica Renger2, Marc D Basson3
1Just Evaluation Services, LLC, Vail, AZ, USA.
The American Journal of Evaluation
|December 30, 2021
Summary
System evaluation theory (SET) was applied to a Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTR) to foster interdependence among support cores. Integrating the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) approach enhanced SET implementation for improved collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Clinical research infrastructure evaluation
- Translational science program assessment
- Health systems research methodology
Background:
- Clinical and Translational Research Centers (CTRs) require effective evaluation frameworks to ensure optimal function.
- Evaluating interdependent support cores within CTRs presents unique systemic challenges.
- Fostering a culture shift towards collaborative operations is crucial for CTR success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To apply System Evaluation Theory (SET) to evaluate a National Institutes of Health-funded CTR.
- To assess the effectiveness of integrating the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) approach within SET.
- To facilitate a cultural shift in a CTR, promoting interdependence among support cores.
Main Methods:
- Described the intended interdependent system of CTR support cores.
- Applied SET principles to the CTR evaluation.
- Incorporated the HSEEP building block approach to implement SET, examining alignment between HSEEP blocks and SET steps.
- Focused on evaluating the impact of individual core processes on each other.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated the successful application of SET to evaluate a CTR.
- Showcased the utility of the HSEEP building block approach in supporting SET implementation.
- Provided evidence for facilitating a culture shift towards interdependent operations among CTR support cores.
- Identified systematic ways HSEEP building blocks align with SET steps to promote interdependence.
Conclusions:
- SET is a suitable framework for evaluating complex CTR systems.
- The HSEEP approach offers a structured method for implementing SET, particularly for fostering collaboration.
- Integrating HSEEP with SET can effectively drive cultural change towards interdependent operations in research centers.
- This combined approach has implications for future evaluations of similar research infrastructures.
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