Evaluation Fundamentals Guiding Health Programs, Research, and Policy

Programme evaluation in health settings has become increasingly sophisticated in recent years due to advances in research methods and technology. This invaluable book aims to keep programme evaluators up-to-date by covering topics such as: the use of expert panels to set standards of programme effectiveness; how to do literature searches (including electronic databases); uses of epidemiological data and vital statistics in programme evaluation; meta-analysis; power analysis; health policy; clinical scenarios; data management; qualitative evaluation methods (including participatory evaluations); cost benefits and cost-effectiveness; and how to prepare a report and do an oral presentation.Fink, Arlene is the author of 'Evaluation Fundamentals Guiding Health Programs, Research, and Policy' with ISBN 9780803948396 and ISBN 0803948395.