Assessment and planning in health programs / Bonni C. Hodges with Donna M. Videto.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hodges, Bonni C.

Contributor:

Videto, Donna M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Health education--Planning.

Health promotion--Planning.

Health education--Evaluation.

Health promotion--Evaluation.

Medical care--Needs assessment.

Health Education.

Program Evaluation--methods.

Evaluation Studies as Topic.

Health Promotion.

Health promotion.

Health education.

Medical Subjects:

Health Education.

Program Evaluation--methods.

Evaluation Studies as Topic.

Health Promotion.

Physical Description:

xiii, 192 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, [2005]

Summary:

Assessment and Planning in Health Programs provides an insightful overview of needs assessment, program planning, and program evaluation, and thoroughly explores several goals and strategies for each. While considering the absolute necessity of each step, the authors suggest methods of planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and interventions in order to assist individuals and groups in maintaining and improving their health. The text highlights the importance and use of theories, data collections strategies, and key terminology in the field of health education and health promotion, and is an essential resource for any individual in or entering the health education field.

Contents:

Needs assessment: the big picture

Paint a picture of your target population: assessing assets and problems

Identifying and writing mission statements, goals, and objectives

Program planning: the big picture

Identifying strategies and activities

The importance and use of theories in health education and health promotion

Data collection strategies for needs assessments and evaluations

Program evaluation: background and basics

Evaluation structure and design

Appendix 1. Responsibility and competency areas related to needs assessment, program planning, and implementation

Appendix 2. Social and health assessment example: Cortland counts

Appendix 3. Sample moderator script for a focus group interview.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0763717487

OCLC:

54502133