Program Planning and Evaluation

Question 1

Needs assessment

Answer 1

process of identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing the needs of a priority population

Question 2

Features of a needs assessment

Answer 2

preset list of questions to be answered
predetermined sample of the number and types of people to answer the questions chosen in advance
data collected by personal interview, phone, written response, or existing data
results that are tabulated, summarized, distributed, discussed, ad used

Question 3

How does the program planning process start?

Answer 3

with a needs assessment

Question 4

When is a needs assessment not needed?

Answer 4

when there is absolutely no doubt what the most important needs in the group or community are; when it is urgent to act right now without delay, when a recent assessment has already been done and it is clear needs have not changed; and or when you feel the community would see an assessment as redundant or wasteful

Question 5

vision

Answer 5

communicates what your organization believes are the most ideal conditions for your community

Question 6

mission

Answer 6

describes what the group is going to do and why

Question 7

obejectives

Answer 7

should answer the questions of who, what, ho much, and by when

Question 8

Generalized Model

Answer 8

assess needs and capacities
goals and objectives
develop interventions
implement interventions
evaluate results

Question 9

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)

Answer 9

Build CHI foundation
Tell community story
continuously improve the community

Question 10

Intervention mapping steps

Answer 10

develop logic model
develop program outcomes and objectives
doing program design
producing the program
developing a program implementation plan
develop an evaluation plan

Question 11

Strategy

Answer 11

a general plan of action that may encompass several activities and considers the characteristics of the priority population

Question 12

method

Answer 12

systematic approach or procedures used by presenters, health educators, or speakers to share information, objectives, and lesson materials or can refer to a specific part of an intervention, lesson, or presentation

Question 13

Examples of challenges to program implementation

Answer 13

funding, fidelity of implementation, staffing issues, communication problems, low participation

Question 14

fidelity of implementation

Answer 14

the program is implemented as originally intended and according to the plan

Question 15

SWOT analysis

Answer 15

Analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in order to identify existing community strengths or assets, identify weaknesses, and plan for opportunities and potential threats

Question 16

Outcome evaluation

Answer 16

helps determine the costs and benefits of a program and can be the basis for choices when resources are limited; measures the long term effects of the intervention

Question 17

Types of evaluation

Answer 17

formative
process
summative

Question 18

Formative evaluation

Answer 18

assesses the context in which a program is developed and can include needs assessment or the development of components of a program. Encompasses research conducted that contributes to the design of the program. Program components or materials may be pilot tested.

Question 19

Process evaluation

Answer 19

measures and describes the implementation of a program. Critical for understanding how and why a program works or does not work and can provide feedback on implementation, content, methods, participant, practitioner, and partner response

Question 20

Summative evaluation

Answer 20

occurs after components of the program have been implemented and assesses the short term and long term intended consequences and effects of the program

Question 21

Impact evaluation

Answer 21

examines the more immediate effects of the intervention such as changes in participant knowledge, attitudes, beliefs or behaviors

Question 22

Empowerment evaluation

Answer 22

places community involvement and continuous learning at the forefront. It fosters self determination and the use of the evaluation for program improvement but there are concerns about maintaining standards of rigor and objectivity

Question 23

developmental evaluation

Answer 23

accounts for the complexities and uncertainties related to program redesign or replication and the broader systems and circumstances surrounding programs

Question 24

Breakthrough series model

Answer 24

used to structure and implement multisite or multiprogram learning collaboratives in which teams focus on shared goals but conduct small tests of change (plan, do, study, act cycles) in their respective programs to identify changes that are promising for scale up

Question 25

CDC framework for conducting an evaluation

Answer 25

engage stakeholders describe the program focus the evaluation design gather credible evidence justify conclusions ensure use and share lessons learned

Question 26

Standards for evaluation

Answer 26

systematic inquiry competence integrity and honesty respect for people responsibilities for general and public welfare

Question 27

systematic inquiry

Answer 27

ensures accuracy and credibility in methods and results with transparency regarding the limitations of research