The use of rapid-feedback evaluation methods to improve the retention rates of an HIV/AIDS healthcare intervention

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• 作者：McNall ; Miles A. ; Welch ; Vincent E. ; Ruh ; Kari L. ; Mildner ; Carolyn A. ; Soto ; Tomas
• 关键词：Formative evaluation ; Internal evaluation ; Process evaluation ; Retention ; HIV care ; Integrated care
• 刊名：Evaluation and Program Planning
• 出版年：2004
• 出版时间：August, 2004
• 年：2004
• 卷：27
• 期：3
• 页码：287-294
• 全文大小：115 K

文摘

A rapid-feedback evaluation (RFE) model is presented as an alternative or complement to comprehensive models of evaluation. RFEs are a four-step process, involving (1) collecting existing data on program performance, (2) collecting new data on program performance, (3) performing a preliminary evaluation, and (4) assisting in policy and management decisions. The argument is made that RFEs are preferable to comprehensive models of evaluation when program managers need a rapid and focused assessment of a particular program process. The utility of RFEs is demonstrated by showing how an RFE contributed to improvements in the retention rates of a longitudinal HIV/AIDS care study that targeted a hard-to-retain population. The implementation of changes to retention procedures recommended by the RFE was associated with significant increases in study retention rates. The strengths and limitations of RFEs as an alternative to other evaluation models are discussed.