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Evaluation research

Nursing Administration Quarterly

|January 1, 1996

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Evaluation and research are distinct but related. This article debunks evaluation myths, highlighting how current evaluation research clarifies their connection and improves study rigor.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Health Services Research
Program Evaluation

Background:

Evaluation is commonly perceived as separate from research.
This perception is challenged by evolving understandings of evaluation research.
Myths surrounding evaluation hinder its integration with rigorous research methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss common myths about evaluation and their historical context.
To explain why these myths are outdated in light of current evaluation research.
To provide recommendations for enhancing the rigor of evaluation designs.

Main Methods:

Literature review and conceptual analysis of evaluation and research paradigms.
Discussion of common misconceptions and their refutation.

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Identification of best practices for conducting robust evaluation studies.

Main Results:

Common myths about evaluation are identified and critically examined.
Reasons for the outdated nature of these myths are presented.
Strategies for improving the rigor of evaluation designs are proposed.

Conclusions:

Evaluation and research are increasingly integrated, requiring a nuanced understanding.
Addressing myths and adopting rigorous methodologies enhance evaluation's scientific value.
Nurse executives can actively influence and shape external evaluation projects for better outcomes.