The Role of Evaluability Assessment in Mental Health program Evaluation
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TL;DR
Three case studies in different mental health settings illustrate the various implications and benefits of evaluability assessment and underscore the recommendation that program evaluation should almost invariably begin with this procedure.
Abstract
Evaluability assessment is a methodology designed to increase the appropriateness and utilization of evaluation studies. Through the collection and analysis of program information, evaluability assessment identifies which elements of a program can be usefully evaluated and which can not. By instituting a collaborative relationship with program staff, this approach facilitates further evaluation research and increases utilization. Three case studies in different mental health settings (a day program, a home care program, and a counselling program) illustrate the various implications and benefits of evaluability assessment and underscore the recommendation that program evaluation should almost invariably begin with this procedure.