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Describe the difference between process and outcome measures.

Process measures gather the necessary information during the implementation of a program so that specific stages of the program are assessed from start to finish including evaluation of the program, recruitment, holding methods, program quality/accessibility, program engagement, barriers, and any additional questions pertaining to the start of the program (Fertman & Allensworth, 2016). Outcome measures focus on the impact and long-term assessments that stem from health promotion interventions. The outcome evaluation of a program is concerned if goals were achieved, health status outcomes for priority populations are met, injury prevention, statistics regarding prevalence, morbidity, and mortality within a given population, and return on investment for programs (Fertman & Allensworth, 2016). The difference is that the process measure focuses on the characteristics of implementing a program such as compiling and recording evidence for health programs and activities while the outcome measures the overall evaluation and effectiveness of the program.

Discuss why these are important to the evaluation of public health programs and interventions.

Program evaluations are a way to systematically design, assess, and make improvements or gain outcomes of a program (“Public Health Assessment & Program Evaluation,” 2019). Process and outcome measures are both very beneficial to the evaluation of public health programs and interventions. They provide important key concepts for program evaluation, organize steps for effective program appraisal, and ensure strategies are put in place that involve all program stakeholders’ to address their ideas and concerns. Moreover, an evaluation that is combined into a program design from the beginning of a program, gives constant information regarding program changes and decision making that will help strengthen the program (Fertman & Allensworth, 2016).

References

Fertman, C. I., & Allensworth, D. D. (2016). Health promotion programs: from theory to practice. John Wiley & Sons. http://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/wiley-an…

Public Health Assessment & Program Evaluation. (2019, April 10). Retrieved November 19, 2020, from https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/healthsurv/phape/Pages/default.aspx

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