What are the Key Components of Program Evaluation?
The key components of program evaluation in epidemiology include: - Needs Assessment: Identifying and understanding the health needs of the population. - Program Design and Logic Models: Creating a structured plan for the program, often visualized through logic models that map out inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impacts. - Process Evaluation: Examining the implementation of the program to ensure it is being delivered as intended. - Outcome Evaluation: Assessing the short-term and long-term effects of the program on health outcomes. - Economic Evaluation: Analyzing the cost-effectiveness of the program and its financial sustainability.
