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South J, Fairfax P, Green E. Developing an assessment tool for evaluating community involvement. Health Expect. 2005;8(1):64-73doi: 10.1111/j.1369-7625.2004.00313.x.
South, J., Fairfax, P., & Green, E. (2005). Developing an assessment tool for evaluating community involvement. Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy, 8(1), 64-73. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1369-7625.2004.00313.x
South, Jane, et al. "Developing an assessment tool for evaluating community involvement." Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy vol. 8,1 (2005): 64-73. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1369-7625.2004.00313.x
South J, Fairfax P, Green E. Developing an assessment tool for evaluating community involvement. Health Expect. 2005 Mar;8(1):64-73. doi: 10.1111/j.1369-7625.2004.00313.x. PMID: 15713172; PMCID: PMC5060273.
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Health Expect. 2005 Mar;8(1):64-73. doi: 10.1111/j.1369-7625.2004.00313.x.

Developing an assessment tool for evaluating community involvement.

Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy

Jane South, Pat Fairfax, Eleanor Green

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  1. Health Promotion, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK. [email protected]

PMID: 15713172 PMCID: PMC5060273 DOI: 10.1111/j.1369-7625.2004.00313.x

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Current UK policy has resulted in greater requirements for public and patient participation in health service planning and decision making. Organizations and services need to be able to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of their community involvement processes, but there are few appropriate evaluation tools or sets of indicators available. This paper reports on work within Bradford Health Action Zone to develop a self-assessment tool for organizations on community involvement.

METHODS: A multi-agency working group developed the tool. A literature search was undertaken and evaluation resources were reviewed. A set of benchmarks for community involvement in regeneration was utilized in developing the assessment areas. A range of individuals with expertise on community involvement practice and performance management was consulted. The tool was then piloted in two primary care trusts prior to final modifications.

RESULTS: The process resulted in the production of Well Connected--a self-assessment tool on community involvement designed for organizations to assess their progress and identify areas for improvement. A scoring system assesses evidence of a strategic approach to community involvement, good practice throughout the organization, and a range of opportunities and support. Feedback from the pilots revealed that the tool had facilitated assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of organizational practices.

CONCLUSION: The paper discusses some of the methodological challenges pertaining to the measurement of community involvement. Notwithstanding those challenges, it is argued that Well Connected provides a robust and practical framework that health organizations and their partners can use to assess practice.

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