Isabel C Scarinci1, Artisha Moore2, Regina Benjamin3, Selwyn Vickers2, James Shikany2, Mona Fouad2. 1. University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Preventive Medicine, 1530 - 3rd Avenue S., Birmingham, AL 35294-4410, United States. Electronic address: Scarinci@uab.edu. 2. University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Preventive Medicine, 1530 - 3rd Avenue S., Birmingham, AL 35294-4410, United States. 3. Bayou Clinic, 13833 Tapia Lane, Bayou La Batre, Alabama 36509, United States.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: We describe the formulation and implementation of a participatory evaluation plan for three Transdisciplinary Collaborative Centers for Health Disparities Research funded by the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities. METHODS: Although different in scope of work, all three centers share a common goal of establishing sustainable centers in health disparities science in three priority areas - social determinants of health, men's health research, and health policy research. RESULTS: The logic model guides the process, impact, and outcome evaluation. Emphasis is placed on process evaluation in order to establish a "blue print" that can guide other efforts as well as assure that activities are being implemented as planned. CONCLUSION: We have learned three major lessons in this process: (1) Significant engagement, participation, and commitment of all involved is critical for the evaluation process; (2) Having a "roadmap" (logic model) and "directions" (evaluation worksheets) are instrumental in getting members from different backgrounds to follow the same path; and (3) Participation of the evaluator in the leadership and core meetings facilitates continuous feedback. Copyright Â
OBJECTIVE: We describe the formulation and implementation of a participatory evaluation plan for three Transdisciplinary Collaborative Centers for Health Disparities Research funded by the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities. METHODS: Although different in scope of work, all three centers share a common goal of establishing sustainable centers in health disparities science in three priority areas - social determinants of health, men's health research, and health policy research. RESULTS: The logic model guides the process, impact, and outcome evaluation. Emphasis is placed on process evaluation in order to establish a "blue print" that can guide other efforts as well as assure that activities are being implemented as planned. CONCLUSION: We have learned three major lessons in this process: (1) Significant engagement, participation, and commitment of all involved is critical for the evaluation process; (2) Having a "roadmap" (logic model) and "directions" (evaluation worksheets) are instrumental in getting members from different backgrounds to follow the same path; and (3) Participation of the evaluator in the leadership and core meetings facilitates continuous feedback. Copyright Â
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