The Practice of Health Program Evaluation

by David E. Grembowski

As more and more money is spent developing programs and services to solve health problems, how can one know if a specific health program works or what it would take to improve it? Aimed at addressing this issue, The Practice of Health Program Evaluation provides readers with the methods to evaluate health programs and the expertise to navigate the political terrain so as to work more effectively with decision makers and other groups. To convey these principles, Grembowski uses the metaphor of evaluation being a three-act play with a variety of actors and interest groups, each having a role that involves entering and exiting the "stage" at different points in the evaluation process.

344 pages, Paperback

First published April 13, 2001

Reviews

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy book to read for school about how to do evaluations. Can get dense but overall a good instructional book.

[Abdullah Alhaidari · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a must for health professionals looking to audit or evaluate local quality improvement programmes. It is well structured, easy to read, full of wisdom and examples. It walks you through the stages of planning, conducting and reporting or writing your evaluation findings and how to ensure your findings are addressed at the end.

[Kate Raven]

for school obviously