Essentials of Evaluation for Public Health Programs - Couverture souple

Perrin, Karen (Kay) M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1449674348 ISBN 13 : 9781449674342

Editeur : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2014

Synopsis

With cases and examples that are specific to the field of Public Health, Essentials of Evaluation for Public Health Programs provides a basic understanding of the importance of and the key approaches used to conduct Public Health program evaluations. Written in accessible, engaging language, this book is designed specifically for students pursuing a career in Public Health. In addition to the basic information, the book covers ethical and cultural competency issues unique to conducting evaluations. Finally, the book provides an introduction to systems thinking and its implications for evaluating the impact of interventions. Key Features: • Provides examples of the application of program evaluation and research within the field of Public Health. • Offers activities and case studies that lay the foundation for understanding all aspects of evaluation while developing the critical thinking skills needed to dissect peer-reviewed publications as well as popular media health claims. • Includes learning objectives, key terms, and a summary of concepts in each chapter. • Accompanied by a complete package of instructor resources including TestBank, PowerPoint Lecture Slides, and Instructor’s Manual.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Filled with cases and examples from across the spectrum of Public Health specialties, Essentials of Planning and Evaluation for Public Health provides a basic understanding of the importance of and the key approaches used to conduct and evaluate effective public health programmes. Organised in a step-by-step process, the chapters provide an accessible and engaging overview of topics needed to review published literature, collect primary data, analyse data using basic statistics, and present results in written or verbal formats for their intended audiences. Examples and case studies are woven throughout, from a broad array of public health applications such as global health, environmental health, community health, and social science. Key Features: Offers a clear, easy-to-read foundational overview of the process of Public Health program evaluation. Includes an easy explication of basic statistics using Microsoft Excel. Uses many examples and cases specific to the field of Public Health. Authored by an award-winning Professor in undergraduate public health studies. Instructor Resources: Instructor's Manual, PowerPoint slides, TestBank.

Biographie de l'auteur

Karen (Kay) M. Perrin, MPH, PhD-Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, University of South Florida, College of Public Health, Tampa, Florida.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1449674348
• ISBN 13: 9781449674342
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 254
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible