ERIC Number: EJ1153211
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Sep
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1098-2140
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Evaluation Capacity Building in the Context of Military Psychological Health: Utilizing Preskill and Boyle's Multidisciplinary Model
Hilton, Lara; Libretto, Salvatore
American Journal of Evaluation, v38 n3 p393-404 Sep 2017
The need for evaluation capacity building (ECB) in military psychological health is apparent in light of the proliferation of newly developed, yet untested programs coupled with the lack of internal evaluation expertise. This study addresses these deficiencies by utilizing Preskill and Boyle's multidisciplinary ECB model within a post-traumatic stress disorder treatment program. This model outlines a theoretical framework, offers practical strategies, and emphasizes both context and culture, which are paramount in military health-care settings. This study found that the model provides a highly applicable ECB framework that includes ways to identify ECB objectives, tailor activities, and understand outcomes. While there was high utilization of ECB activities by program staff, there was misaligned evaluative thinking, which ultimately truncated sustainable evaluation practice. Based on this research, evaluators can better understand how to provide an ECB intervention in a complex cultural and political environment and assess its effectiveness.
Descriptors: Capacity Building, Interdisciplinary Approach, Health Services, Military Personnel, Guidelines, Intervention, Outcomes of Treatment, Mental Health, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Models, Mental Health Programs, Program Evaluation, Cultural Context, Political Influences, Expertise, Needs Assessment, Leadership, Evaluation Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: US Army, Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC)
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
Grant or Contract Numbers: W81XWH0810408