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Development of an evaluation protocol for NAMI's Connection facilitator training program: A class project
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DESCRIPTION: For the Evaluation Protocol, we established these specific aims: (1) Develop a survey to assess recovery and quality-of-life outcomes among Connection peer facilitators; (2) Provide a data-analysis plan to direct analysis and interpretation of findings; and (3) Design a protocol, with recommendations and timelines, to guide the evaluation process.
LESSONS LEARNED: We developed an Evaluation Protocol to help NAMI Indiana assess the program’s impact on facilitators’ own recovery and to guide future evaluation processes. Evaluation findings will serve (a) as feedback to NAMI on the effectiveness, strengths and weaknesses of the Connection training workshops; (b) as a recruitment tool to engage additional peer facilitators; and (c) to potentially secure future program funding from federal or state level organizations.
RECOMMENDATIONS: The following recommendations were made to NAMI Indiana: Pilot-test the Facilitator Survey; evaluate outcome measures consistently and over time; adjust training program based on respondents’ answers; hire graduate student intern to assist with conducting the evaluation.
Learning Areas:
Conduct evaluation related to programs, research, and other areas of practiceLearning Objectives:
Identify the steps involved in developing the evaluation protocol
Explain the benefits of conducting an evaluation for the organization
Keyword(s): Evaluation, Mental Health
Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have a MPH degree and have been working as an analyst for Indiana University for seven years. Furthermore, I'm a PhD student who completed the project described in the abstract as part of my PhD curriculum.
Any relevant financial relationships? No
I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.