Course description
This module will focus on how to evaluate the impact of a translational science effort in a healthcare setting. It will include a theoretical introduction to evaluation, including a critical consideration of ‘logic model’ approaches to monitoring and evaluating projects, which address the question; “what were we trying to achieve and to what extent did we achieve it?”.
The module will also cover more theory-driven (critical-interpretivist and realist) approaches to evaluation, which address questions such as;
- whose interests does and should the evaluation serve?
- whose voices are seldom heard and how can we bring these voices to the table?
- how can we evaluate emergent outcomes that shift the focus away from the original programme goals?
Specific approaches, including realist evaluation and utilisation-focused evaluation will be described with illustrative examples.
The module will include hands-on practical advice on how to plan and undertake small-scale evaluations of local translational projects, and also sessions on the critical appraisal of academic and grey literature evaluations of larger (e.g. national-level) translational initiatives. At a more abstract level, the module will also consider how to evaluate the impact of research at a macro level (e.g. in research excellence assessment).
The last date for receipt of complete applications is 5pm Friday 1st April 2022. Regrettably, late applications cannot be accepted.
Prices start from £2,080.00
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