Evaluation Proposal

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Chapter 9

Evidence-Based Programs

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

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

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