A framework for the evaluation of activities and programs with harm-reduction objectives.
This paper presents a framework for the evaluation of activities and programs with harm-reduction objectives that draws attention to the logic, implementation, outcomes, costs, and cost-effectiveness of these initiatives and encompasses stakeholder concerns and theoretical models. Evaluations of harm-reduction initiatives are essential if their proponents wish to establish them as viable alternatives to abstinence-oriented approaches. [Translations are provided in the International Abstracts Section of this issue.]
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Department of Social and Evaluation Research, Addiction Research Foundation, London, Ontario, Canada. Ogborne@julian.uwo.ca
Birchmore-Timney
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D002170:Canada; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006040:Goals; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011634:Public Health / Q000379:methods*; D015980:Public Health Practice; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*