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Using evaluation techniques to select health education programs.

D T Manning, P G Ensor

    The Journal of School Health
    |March 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Health educators can improve program selection by using evaluation techniques early. Asking key questions before implementation ensures programs effectively meet health objectives and achieve desired outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Education
    • Program Planning
    • Evaluation Science

    Background:

    • Health educators frequently select new programs to achieve specific objectives.
    • Program selection can involve sophisticated evaluation skills, often applied implicitly.
    • Conscious application of evaluation techniques enhances program effectiveness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide guidelines for health educators on selecting effective programs.
    • To highlight the relevance of summative evaluation questions during the program selection phase.
    • To increase the likelihood that chosen programs will meet defined needs and objectives.

    Main Methods:

    • Framing program selection as an early evaluation stage.
    • Adapting summative evaluation questions for the pre-implementation phase.
    • Developing a question-based framework for program choice.

    Main Results:

    • Applying evaluation techniques proactively improves program selection.
    • Asking critical questions before implementation guides effective choices.
    • Systematic evaluation during selection increases the probability of desired outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Health educators can enhance program success by integrating evaluation early in the selection process.
    • Proactive use of evaluation questions is crucial for ensuring programs align with objectives.
    • Thoughtful program selection, guided by evaluation principles, is key to achieving desired health outcomes.

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