A participatory evaluation framework in the establishment and implementation of transdisciplinary collaborative centers for health disparities research |
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| Institution: | 1. University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Preventive Medicine, 1530 – 3rd Avenue S., Birmingham, AL 35294-4410, United States;2. Bayou Clinic, 13833 Tapia Lane, Bayou La Batre, Alabama 36509, United States;1. Prevention Research Center, Arnold School of Public Health, 921 Assembly Street, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, United States;2. Department of Exercise, Arnold School of Public Health, 921 Assembly Street, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, United States;3. Department of Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, 915 Greene Street, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, United States;1. Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada;2. School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada;3. Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada;1. Department of Epidemiology, College for Public Health & Social Justice, Saint Louis University, 3545 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130, United States;2. Department of Physical Education, School of Health and Biosciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil;3. Prevention Research Center in St. Louis, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130, United States;4. Health Communications Research Laboratory, Washington University in St. Louis, 700 Rosedale Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63112, United States;5. Department of Behavioral Science and Health Education, College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, 3545 Lafayette Ave., St Louis, MO 63130, United States |
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| Abstract: | ObjectiveWe describe the formulation and implementation of a participatory evaluation plan for three Transdisciplinary Collaborative Centers for Health Disparities Research funded by the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities.MethodsAlthough different in scope of work, all three centers share a common goal of establishing sustainable centers in health disparities science in three priority areas – social determinants of health, men’s health research, and health policy research.ResultsThe logic model guides the process, impact, and outcome evaluation. Emphasis is placed on process evaluation in order to establish a “blue print” that can guide other efforts as well as assure that activities are being implemented as planned.ConclusionWe have learned three major lessons in this process: (1) Significant engagement, participation, and commitment of all involved is critical for the evaluation process; (2) Having a “roadmap” (logic model) and “directions” (evaluation worksheets) are instrumental in getting members from different backgrounds to follow the same path; and (3) Participation of the evaluator in the leadership and core meetings facilitates continuous feedback. |
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| Keywords: | Evaluation Frameworks Health disparities Transdisciplinary |
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