Assessing Equity in the Provision of Community Based Health Services

A Post-Mortem Analysis

Authors

  • Francesco Sijinardo Reconnect Community Health Services, Ontario
  • Rishika Williams Reconnect Community Health Services, Ontario
  • Mohamed Badsha Reconnect Community Health Services, Ontario
  • Michelle Krieger The Behavioural Insights Team, Ontario

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.68284

Keywords:

community health, health equity, health equity evaluation, mental health services, Reconnect

Abstract

This practice note addresses challenges encountered in assessing client equity in the provision of health services by a large, urban community health services organization. A client equity data-collection tool was designed and health services staff were trained in its use. Anticipated and unanticipated challenges arose in developing training materials, delivering staff training, fostering staff buy-in, administering the data-collection tool, assuring data quality, and interpreting results. Strategies for mitigating the challenges are presented.

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Published

2023-04-21

How to Cite

Sijinardo, F., Williams, R., Badsha, M., & Krieger, M. (2023). Assessing Equity in the Provision of Community Based Health Services: A Post-Mortem Analysis. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 37(1), 135–141. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.68284

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 1 (2022): Spring

Section

Research and Practice Notes

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