Handbook of Program Evaluation for Social Work and Health Professionals

Name: Handbook of Program Evaluation for Social Work and Health Professionals
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ISBN: 9780195158434

ISBN-10: 0195158431

ISBN-13: 9780195158434

Edition: 2010 (Handbook (Instructor's))

Authors: Michael J. Smith

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Evaluation is crucial for determining the effectiveness of social programs and interventions. In this nuts and bolts handbook, social work and health care professionals are shown how evaluations should be done, taking the intimidation and guesswork out of this essential task. Current perspectives in social work and health practice, such as the strengths perspective, consumer empowerment, empowerment evaluation, and evidence-based practice, are linked to evaluation conceptsthroughout the book to emphasize their importance. This book makes evaluation come alive with comprehensive examples of each different type of evaluation, such as a strengths-based needs assessment in a local community, a…

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List price: $66.00
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/18/2010
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 384
Size: 6.38" wide x 9.53" long x 1.04" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English



List of Exhibits



Introduction to Program Evaluation



Types of Program Evaluation Studies



New Trends and Issues in Program Evaluation: The Strengths Perspective, Consumer Empowerment, Empowerment Evaluation, and Evidence-Based Practice



Describing the Program



Needs Assessment Studies



Determining Program Goals



Formative Evaluations: Program Monitoring and Process Evaluations



Designing the Evaluation Study



Implementing the Evaluation Study and Analyzing the Data



Writing the Report and Implementing the Findings


Appendix: University Employee Assistance Program: Client Satisfaction Questionnaire


Glossary


Index