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. 2018 Jun;27(6):775-781.
doi: 10.1089/jwh.2016.6174. Epub 2018 Mar 27.

Process Evaluation for Improving K12 Program Effectiveness: Case Study of a National Institutes of Health Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health Research Career Development Program

Nancy C Raymond  1 , Jean F Wyman  2 , Satlaj Dighe  3 , Eileen M Harwood  4 , Mikow Hang  5
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Process Evaluation for Improving K12 Program Effectiveness: Case Study of a National Institutes of Health Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health Research Career Development Program

Nancy C Raymond et al. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2018 Jun.

Abstract

Introduction: Process evaluation is an important tool in quality improvement efforts. This article illustrates how a systematic and continuous evaluation process can be used to improve the quality of faculty career development programs by using the University of Minnesota's Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) K12 program as an exemplar.

Methods: Data from a rigorous process evaluation incorporating quantitative and qualitative measurements were analyzed and reviewed by the BIRCWH program leadership on a regular basis.

Results: Examples are provided of how this evaluation model and processes were used to improve many aspects of the program, thereby improving scholar, mentor, and advisory committee members' satisfaction and scholar outcomes.

Conclusions: A rigorous evaluation plan can increase the effectiveness and impact of a research career development plan.

Keywords: K12 training grant; Office of Research in Women's Health; program evaluation; research career advancement; women's health research training.

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