Evaluation Proposal
Chapter 9
Evidence-Based Programs
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Evidence-based programs are those that
have been shown to be effective
through research studies
Evidence-based programs
Tend to have a strong theoretical foundation
Use sound data collection and analysis
Produce positive client outcomes
Their positive outcomes are supported by more than one research studies validate
Evidence-based practice combines
interventions that have been shown to be effective
clinical experience
ethic,
client preferences
culturally appropriate activities
Need to demonstrate effectiveness
To make appropriate funding decisions
To ensure societal resources are invested most effectively
Moving toward evidence based programs
Choose the right type of Program
Choose a Specific effective Program
Implement and sustain
Clearinghouses
Clearinghouses are resources in choosing effective programs
It is important to understand the criterial for inclusion and exclusion of programs by clearinghouses
Each has its own rating system
It is also important to understand what is meant by a particular rating
In choosing programs, it is important to
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Match Program to need, population and community
Choose high quality program: how is it ranked by the clearinghouse?
Have the needed resources (funds, facilities, human) to implement the program
Implementing evidence-based programs
Fidelity
Fidelity
Is the program offering the same services that were designed by the program’s developer?
Does the program include all the core components that were in the design?
Barriers to overcome in implementing evidence-based programs
Staff resistance--as people may prefer the status quo
Lack of organizational readiness such as existing culture, lack of resources, lack of staff skills
Temptation to take short cuts, adapt program model, cut doewn on components