Evaluating Improvement and Implementation for Health: A Comprehensive Guide

Written by renowned author John Ovretveit, “Evaluating Improvement and Implementation for Health” is a pivotal book that delves into the realm of modern evaluation methods in healthcare and policymaking. This thought-provoking book challenges the assumptions of the evidence-based healthcare movement, posing crucial questions such as: Are innovations always an improvement? Are they always worth it? Can they be implemented? And, more importantly, should they be implemented?

These questions have significant practical consequences, and the answers can be found through the right evaluation methods. This book provides a pragmatic and accessible guide to match the correct evaluation method to the questions being asked, making it an indispensable resource for health practitioners, managers, policy advisers, and researchers alike.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Evaluation

The book offers a comprehensive overview of the diverse evaluation perspectives and methods used in the health sector, providing a multidisciplinary approach to ensure that evaluation results in action. By choosing the right methods, healthcare professionals can make informed decisions about improving health outcomes for individuals, communities, and nations.

Praise for the book has been overwhelming, with Carolyn M Clancy, Former Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), stating, “This book is to be welcomed for its wide-ranging introduction to the many approaches to evaluation.”

Dean L. Fixsen, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Senior Scientist, and Co-Director of the National Implementation Research Network, USA, has also endorsed the book, saying, “For anyone looking for a readable and complete introduction to evaluation, the search ends here. This book gives an overview of evaluation in action for making better decisions about how to improve health outcomes for individuals, communities, and nations. The emphasis on including assessments of implementation is refreshing, and the examples throughout the book illuminate the concepts and pique the reader’s curiosity right to the end.”

Book Details:

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Publication Date: August 1, 2014
• Language: English
• Pages: 240
• ISBN-10: 0335242774
• ISBN-13: 978-0335242771

This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve health outcomes and make informed decisions in the healthcare sector. By applying the principles and methods outlined in “Evaluating Improvement and Implementation for Health,” healthcare professionals can drive meaningful change and create a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities worldwide.