Purposes: To describe the process used to identify: 1) the stage of program development (i.e., basic, intermediate, comprehensive) ; 2) successes and challenges for the 12 Evaluation Components; and 3) recommendations for the Phoenix Area Injury Prevention Program. Methods: Information regarding each evaluation component was obtained by compiling existing documents, creating summary tables for review, interviewing principle IP staff, site visits, focus groups, and surveys. Based on the information collected, program strengths and challenges were identified and summarized in the Phoenix Area IP Program Evaluation Report. Recommendations and action steps based on contextual factors and the experience and expertise of the evaluators were provided by Evaluation Component. Recommendations were designed to assist Phoenix Area injury prevention program staff in overcoming barriers and improving the indicators related to each Evaluation Component. Results: Analysis of the Phoenix Area IP Program Evaluation revealed that the three Districts in the Phoenix Area face similar challenges to implementing injury prevention program activities, however, the Distracts were at different stages of development for their overall programs. The overall stage of development for the Phoenix Area IPP is between the intermediate to comprehensive stage of development for most of the 12 Evaluation Components. Conclusions: The external evaluation of the Phoenix Area IHS IPP assisted staff in reflecting on the status of their program, identifying the components of their program and identifying opportunities to improve their program. The evaluation also resulted in further refinements to the UNC IPRC Program Stage of Development Assessment process.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the process used to evaluate the IHS Phoenix Area Injury Prevention program. 2. Discuss the data collection and analysis methods used to assess the IHS Phoenix Area's Injury Prevention Program Stage of Development. 3. Describe the Stage of Development across 12 Evaluation Components for the IHS Phoenix Area Injury Prevention Program
Keywords: Injury Prevention, Evaluation
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.