Enhancing Program Outcomes Through Process Evaluation

Process evaluation assesses the implementation and effectiveness of programs, interventions, or services to improve their delivery and outcomes.
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Process Evaluation FAQ


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What is a process evaluation?

Process evaluation is concerned with evidence of activity, and the quality of implementation. The questions in a process evaluation focus on how, and how well programs are implemented. Typical process questions include: Are activities being implemented as intended? If not, what has been changed and for what reasons?

What is an example of a process evaluation?

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Why is process evaluation important?

It is also in the interest of funders, researchers, and the public to understand the reason for attaining or evading intended outcomes (Susser 1995; Fisher 1995 ). Process evaluation is essential for interventions implemented at multiple locations, among different target groups.

What are the objectives of a process evaluation?

The specific objectives for each process evaluation were tailored to the broader objectives for each project and however, they were generally aimed at understanding factors that would have affected the implementation process and the impact of this process on trial outcomes.

How do I plan a process evaluation?

A process evaluation should be planned before the program begins and should continue while the program is running. Therefore, this step includes the Process Evaluation Planner Tool to plan for evaluation activities before the program starts and a Process Evaluation Summary Tool to interpret the results of your evaluation.

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