Scale-Up as a Framework for Intervention, Program, and Policy Evaluation Research

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah-Kathryn McDonald
Keyword(s):  
Policy Evaluation ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Evaluation Research

Policy Evaluation Research

2000 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colette Lafond ◽  
Traci L. Toomey ◽  
Catherine Rothstein ◽  
Willard Manning ◽  
Alexander C. Wagenaar
Keyword(s):  
Policy Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Research

scholarly journals Evaluating the dissemination and scale-up of two evidence-based parenting interventions to reduce violence against children: study protocol

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulia Shenderovich ◽  
Catherine L. Ward ◽  
Jamie M. Lachman ◽  
Inge Wessels ◽  
Hlengiwe Sacolo-Gwebu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Contextual Information ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Evaluation Research ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Routine Data ◽  
Parenting Programs ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Violence Against Children ◽  
Before And After

Abstract Background Eliminating violence against children is a prominent policy goal, codified in the Sustainable Development Goals, and parenting programs are one approach to preventing and reducing violence. However, we know relatively little about dissemination and scale-up of parenting programs, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The scale-up of two parenting programs, Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) for Young Children and PLH for Parents and Teens, developed under Creative Commons licensing and tested in randomized trials, provides a unique opportunity to study their dissemination in 25 LMICs. Methods The Scale-Up of Parenting Evaluation Research (SUPER) study uses a range of methods to study the dissemination of these two programs. The study will examine (1) process and extent of dissemination and scale-up, (2) how the programs are implemented and factors associated with variation in implementation, (3) violence against children and family outcomes before and after program implementation, (4) barriers and facilitators to sustained program delivery, and (5) costs and resources needed for implementation. Primary data collection, focused on three case study projects, will include interviews and focus groups with program facilitators, coordinators, funders, and other stakeholders, and a summary of key organizational characteristics. Program reports and budgets will be reviewed as part of relevant contextual information. Secondary data analysis of routine data collected within ongoing implementation and existing research studies will explore family enrolment and attendance, as well as family reports of parenting practices, violence against children, child behavior, and child and caregiver wellbeing before and after program participation. We will also examine data on staff sociodemographic and professional background, and their competent adherence to the program, collected as part of staff training and certification. Discussion This project will be the first study of its kind to draw on multiple data sources and methods to examine the dissemination and scale-up of a parenting program across multiple LMIC contexts. While this study reports on the implementation of two specific parenting programs, we anticipate that our findings will be of relevance across the field of parenting, as well as other violence prevention and social programs.

Some Trends in Policy Evaluation Research

1983 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-77
Author(s):  
S. S. Nagel
Keyword(s):  
Policy Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Research

Parents’ Perceptions of Motor Interventions for Infants and Toddlers with Down Syndrome

2002 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Kristi Sayers ◽  
Jo E. Cowden ◽  
Claudine Sherrill
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Evaluation Research ◽  
Participatory Evaluation ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Infants And Toddlers ◽  
Children With Down Syndrome ◽  
Home Based

The purpose of the study was to analyze parents’ perceptions of their participation in a university-directed, parent-implemented, home-based pediatric strength intervention program as (a) one approach to evaluating the effectiveness of a program conducted over a 4-year period with families of infants and toddlers with Down syndrome and (b) a means of deriving guidelines for future early intervention programs. Participants were 22 parents from 11 families of children with Down syndrome; the children ranged in age from 6 to 42 months. Participatory evaluation research, semistructured audio recorded home interviews, and qualitative content analysis were used. The results indicated that the parents (a) perceived themselves as being empowered to implement the program, (b) perceived their expectations about improved motor development of their children had been met, and (c) perceived the program was worthwhile. The parents’ perceptions provided meaningful evaluation data that enabled the development of guidelines for future pediatric strength intervention programs.

scholarly journals Policy Evaluation Total Quality Management (TQM) School Applying International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in the City of Samarinda

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Azainil Azainil ◽  
Nurul Ulfa Apriliani ◽  
Suandie Suandie
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Student Achievement ◽  
Policy Evaluation ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Evaluation Research ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Qualitative Research Method

<span class="ShortAbstract"><em><span>This policy evaluation research to find out the need, implementation and achievement result of TQM in Vocational High School applying ISO.This research is a policy evaluation research, with qualitative research method. Qualitative research method is a research method used to determine natural condition (naturalistic), where the researchers are as a key instrument, data technique in triangulation. Data analysis with inductive and more.This policy evaluation study examines the TQM policy documents required for schools implementing the ISO. The evaluation model uses the Context, Input, Process and Product (CIPP) model developed by Stuffebeam. Component Criteria. From the vision statement. The input components of the curriculum, financing, facilities and infrastructure, educators and educators as well as students, curriculum preparation process components, teaching materials, teaching and learning process and assessment, while product / output components of student satisfaction, student achievement and school performance implements TQM ISO.Research result. TQM ISO-based schools need to be implemented, both schools have the formulation of vision, mission, goals and restra. The input components of all schools have implemented the 2013 curriculum, discipline, sufficient facilities and infrastructure, educators and educators are in accordance with standards and there are standards of acceptance. The process component shows all teachers have been preparing syllabus, lesson plan and teaching materials, and teaching and learning process and assessment according to the standard. Existing Product / Outputs. Students, student achievement and achievement in applying ISO 9001-2008 well.Suggestions of these results are (1) improvements from the TQM ISO understanding for all stakeholders, (2) need also from the same language, and (3) improve the ISO-based TQM with commitment improvement, paradigm shift, mental attitude and organizing the guarantee system quality.</span></em></span>

Evaluasi Kebijakan Pengembangan Publikasi Bereputasi Internasional bidang Sosial Humaniora di ITS Surabaya

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Choirul Mahfud ◽  
Dyah Satya Yoga Agustin
Keyword(s):  
Policy Evaluation ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Evaluation Research ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Inhibiting Factors ◽  
The Social ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Multidisciplinary Studies

Abstrak Artikel ini membahas tentang evaluasi kebijakan tentang publikasi di ITS yang perlu terus memperoleh dukungan dan perhatian kita bersama. Lebih khusus lagi dalam hubungan publikasi internasional dalam aspek Sosial Humaniora. Pasalnya, perguruan tinggi sekarang dituntut untuk menaruh perhatian pada kajian multidisipliner yang memungkinkan adanya keberhasilan lembaga penelitian bisa menangkap peluang dan mengatasi tantangan yang dipengaruhi oleh banyak factor, aspek dan pendekatan. Oleh karena itu, memahami dan melakukan evaluasi kebijakan yang lebih komprehensif selalu penting untuk dilakukan. Dalam hal ini, evaluasi kebijakan dilihat dari bagaimana capaian-capaian penelitian dan publikasi internasional yang dilakukan atau yang sudah dihasilkan. Bagaimana factor pendukung dan penghambat dari kegiatan publikasi bereputasi internasional yang dilakukan di kampus ITS Surabaya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa capaian-capaian dan kontribusi dosen ITS dalam publikasi internasional di bidang sosial humaniora patut diapresiasi dan didukung dengan kebijakan-kebijakan yang sistematis, komprehensif dan berkelanjutan. Pasalnya, melihat jumlah dosen di bidang sosial humaniora juga bisa dibilang tidak sedikit, meskipun juga tidak terlalu banyak. Oleh karena itu, solusi untuk membuat kebijakan berbasis penelitian dalam bidang sosial humaniora perlu ditingkatkan. Hal ini merupakan kunci untuk mendukung langkah publikasi. Tanpa adanya kebijakan penelitian, maka publikasi akan sulit dilakukan secara terorganisir dan berkelanjutan. Hambatan memang ada dari internal dan eksternal yang bisa dipahami oleh stakeholders terkait untuk dilakukan langkah alternatif pemecahannya dengan cara kolaborasi dan sinergi dalam publikasi.   Kata kunci: Kebijakan, Publikasi Internasional dan Bidang Sosial Humaniora   Abstract This article discuses on policy evaluation research of publication at ITS campus. More specifically, concerning international publications in the aspect of Social Humanities. It is because universities are now required to pay attention to multidisciplinary studies that enable research institutions to seize opportunities and overcome challenges influenced by many factors, aspects, and approaches. Therefore, understanding and conducting a more comprehensive policy evaluation is always essential to do. In this case, policy evaluation is seen as a simple way of evaluation. From the achievements of research and international publications that have been carried out or have been produced. What are the supporting and inhibiting factors of internationally reputable publication activities carried out on the ITS Surabaya campus? The study results show that ITS lecturers' achievements and contributions in international publications in the social and humanities field should be appreciated and supported by systematic, comprehensive, and sustainable policies. The reason is, seeing the number of lecturers in the social and humanities field is also not small, although not too many. Therefore, solutions for making research-based policies in the social and humanities field need to be improved. It is the key to supporting the publication step. Without a research policy, the publication will be challenging to do in an organized and sustainable manner. Obstacles exist from internal and external that can be understood by relevant stakeholders to take alternative steps to solve them through collaboration and synergy in publications.   Keywords: Policy; International Publications; Social Humanities.

scholarly journals Innovations in Mixed Methods Evaluations

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 423-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence A. Palinkas ◽  
Sapna J. Mendon ◽  
Alison B. Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Evaluation Research ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Implementation Studies ◽  
Effectiveness Studies

Mixed methods research—i.e., research that draws on both qualitative and quantitative methods in varying configurations—is well suited to address the increasing complexity of public health problems and their solutions. This review focuses specifically on innovations in mixed methods evaluations of intervention, program or policy (i.e., practice) effectiveness, and implementation. The article begins with an overview of the structure, function, and process of different mixed methods designs and then provides illustrations of their use in effectiveness studies, implementation studies, and combined effectiveness–implementation hybrid studies. The article then examines four specific innovations: procedures for transforming (or “quantitizing”) qualitative data, application of rapid assessment and analysis procedures in the context of mixed methods studies, development of measures to assess implementation outcomes, and strategies for conducting both random and purposive sampling, particularly in implementation-focused evaluation research. The article concludes with an assessment of challenges to integrating qualitative and quantitative data in evaluation research.

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