Developing an assessment tool for evaluating community involvement
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19508213 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jane South (0000-0003-1462-7632, Leeds Beckett University), Pat Fairfax (Leeds City Council), Eleanor Green (0000-0001-6024-6457) |
| Year | 2005 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 64-73 |
| Publication date | 2005-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Expectations (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1369-6513 • E-ISSN: 1369-7625 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1369-7625.2004.00313.x |
| PMID | 15713172 |
| OpenAlex | W2024350992 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 13 |
Background Current UK policy has resulted in greater requirements for public and patient participation in health service planning and decision making. Organizations and services need to be able to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of their community involvement processes, but there are few appropriate evaluation tools or sets of indicators available. This paper reports on work within Bradford Health Action Zone to develop a self‐assessment tool for organizations on community involvement. Methods A multi‐agency working group developed the tool. A literature search was undertaken and evaluation resources were reviewed. A set of benchmarks for community involvement in regeneration was utilized in developing the assessment areas. A range of individuals with expertise on community involvement practice and performance management was consulted. The tool was then piloted in two primary care trusts prior to final modifications. Results The process resulted in the production of Well Connected – a self‐assessment tool on community involvement designed for organizations to assess their progress and identify areas for improvement. A scoring system assesses evidence of a strategic approach to community involvement, good practice throughout the organization, and a range of opportunities and support. Feedback from the pilots revealed that the tool had facilitated assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of organizational practices. Conclusion The paper discusses some of the methodological challenges pertaining to the measurement of community involvement. Notwithstanding those challenges, it is argued that Well Connected provides a robust and practical framework that health organizations and their partners can use to assess practice
Business · Knowledge management · Medical education · Political science · Process management · Public relations · Sociology · Strengths and weaknesses · Community Health and Development · Computer Science · Engineering · Health Policy Implementation Science · Medicine · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.33 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2005 - 2022 (18) |
| Highly cited | No |