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National Eye Institute VISION Public Information Network Final Evaluation March 30, 2005
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This feasibility study was a self-initiated evaluation request. The NEI has supported the VISION Public Information Network (Network) for a 10 year-period and it appears to be an appropriate time to confirm its value to the NEI and its grantee institutions. The National Eye Institute (NEI) coordinates the Network for Eye Institutes and departments of ophthalmology and schools and colleges of optometry. Network members appoint a Public Information Officer to work with NEI and the Network to develop an ongoing program to inform and educate the public about the benefits of vision research. A review of the Network’s various reports and activities was undertaken, but limited to the following: the Network’s participation in the dissemination of clinical trial study results to the media, the amount of media coverage generated, the annual business meeting, survey reports from the Network membership, and website activity. Also, input from representatives of the numerous stakeholders had to be obtained.
These stakeholders included, but were not limited to the following: Network Members, Deans and Presidents of the Schools and Colleges of Optometry, and the Chairs of the Departments of Ophthalmology, Directors of Public Affairs Offices at NEI grantee institutions, NEI senior administrative staff, and Principal Investigators at NEI grantee institutions. In addition, a search for comparable programs within the Federal and state governments as well as in the private sector needed to be undertaken. Evaluation results were reviewed to determine whether an outcome or process evaluation is needed. This study will help in the design of a process and/or outcome evaluation to assess the programs operation and/or to assess the programs effects.
PIC ID: 8192; Agency Sponsor: NIH-NEI, National Eye Institute; Federal Contact: Horrigan, Jean, 301- 496-5248; Performer: GYMR Public Relations, Washington, DC
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Diabetic Education in Tribal Schools (DETS) Evaluation Project Report
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The development of an integrated K-12 science curriculum focusing on diabetes, by eight Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), is targeted at increasing Tribal children’s understanding of diabetes, enhancing understanding of science, and ultimately encouraging Tribal children to enter health science professions. This is a complex task requiring a broad process evaluation strategy to track and monitor progress. These eight TCUs are guided by a Steering Committee (SC) consisting of members of each participating institution, representatives from the NIH National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the NIH Office of Science Education (OSE), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Indian Health Service (IHS) Four subcommittees report to the SC, three to develop curricula (K-4, 5-8, 9-12) and one on evaluation. The process evaluation determined whether the curriculum development program was being conducted as planned, whether expected output was being produced, and how program-critical processes can be improved. Curriculum design and pilot test outcomes questions were answered through several data gathering methods: (1) Instrumentation was developed to measure all process outcomes; (2) Lessons were reviewed against the 5E lesson template checklist, where the 5Es apply to the pedagogical levels (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate); (2) The pilot test survey data was analyzed to identify portions of the curriculum that are weak and need improvement; (4) Lesson and unit assessment design included pre- and post- testing as well as matched controls in order to examine lesson effectiveness relative to achievement and attitude; (5) classroom observations as well as curriculum writer/ teacher interviews were conducted during site visits to establish curriculum implementation fidelity. These process evaluation analyses are important to establish credibility and validity of the DETS curriculum.
PIC ID: 8194; Agency Sponsor: NIH-NIDDK, Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; Federal Contact: Garfield, Sanford A, 301-594-8803; Performer: Doug Coulson, Arnold, MD 21012
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A Feasibility Study for the Evaluation of Parkinson’s Disease Research Centers: Assessment of Approaches and Development of an Evaluation Plan
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In September 2004, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) contracted with ORC Macro, Inc. to assess the feasibility of conducting a full-scale outcome evaluation of its original 11 Morris K. Udall Centers for Excellence in Parkinson’s Disease Research. The feasibility study explored potential questions that could be addressed in such an evaluation, and assessed the availability of the data necessary to address these questions. At its conclusion, the contractors performing the study determined that an evaluation was feasible and articulated an approach for conducting such an evaluation. This approach involved a conceptual framework for the anticipated function of the Udall Centers and a set of ten study questions focused on the selection process for the Centers; the administration of the Centers program by (NINDS); the achievement of short-term and long-term research and related (e.g., collaboration, sharing, etc.) goals by the Centers; an assessment of why some Centers were more successful than others; and a comparison of the Centers’ performance to that of other Parkinson’s disease researchers in the community (who are not affiliated with the Udall Centers).
PIC ID: 8200; Agency Sponsor: NIH-NINDS, Nat’l Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke; Federal Contact: Scott, Paul A, 301-496-9271; Performer: ORC Macro, Calverton, MD
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