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Development of an impact evaluation framework and planning tool for field epidemiology training programs.

James A Flint¹, Michelle Jack², David Jack³

¹The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia. james.flint@newcastle.edu.au.

Human Resources for Health

|April 14, 2025

Summary

A new framework and planning tool were developed to evaluate the sustained impact of Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs). This resource aims to help FETP staff assess long-term public health contributions, addressing a gap in published evaluations.

Keywords:

Evaluation framework FETP Field epidemiology training Impact evaluation

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Program Evaluation

Background:

Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) have expanded globally, but published impact evaluations are scarce.
Existing evaluations often focus on processes and short-term outcomes, neglecting sustained impact.
There is a need for robust methods to assess the long-term contributions of FETPs.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a simple, flexible, and efficient framework for evaluating the impact of FETPs.
To create a practical planning tool to guide FETP impact evaluations.
To support FETP staff, including those without prior evaluation experience, in assessing program impact.

Main Methods:

A theory of change process from a Papua New Guinea FETP informed the framework's development.
An iterative approach, literature review, and input from FETP representatives were used.
A planning tool was created to operationalize the impact framework.

Main Results:

A comprehensive FETP Impact Evaluation Framework was developed, comprising a high-level summary and a detailed operational component.
The framework outlines outputs, outcomes, and impacts for trainees, graduates, public health systems, and communities.
A five-step, theory-based FETP Impact Evaluation Planning Tool was created.

Conclusions:

Few published studies validate the long-term impact of FETPs despite their global growth.
The developed framework and tool address the growing need for evidence on FETP's sustained contributions.
The flexible approach allows contextual application and integration with various evaluation methods.