title: Program evaluation. Key to success.
abstract: In searching for the ideal model to deliver quality patient care in a cost-effective manner, nursing has developed many patient care delivery models. These models, often lacking an evaluation component, were not optimally implemented. The authors present evaluation as a dynamic process resulting in ongoing changes, which strengthen a system. Focusing on alternative approaches, roles of key players, and evaluation procedures, specific guidelines for effectively evaluating a program are presented.
authors: University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Nursing.
authors: J H
authors: JH
authors: Johnson
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Olesinski
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D015397:Program Evaluation