Evaluability Assessment as a Tool for Research Network Development

Experiences of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Education and Research Network of Alberta, Canada

Authors

  • Laura Vanderheyden University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
  • Marja Verhoef University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
  • Catherine Scott University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
  • Kerrie Pain Kingfisher Evaluation Canmore, Alberta Alberta Consultative Health Research Network Calgary, Alberta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.021.004

Abstract

Many research networks have emerged as means to increase research involvement, build research capacity, and develop a research culture, but little is known regarding their effectiveness. Evaluations require that networks have a clearly specified program theory and clearly specified objectives; many networks do not. This article describes the experience of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Education and Research Network of Alberta, a network that undertook a modified evaluability assessment to assist in developing the network and to plan a meaningful evaluation. Lessons learned may help other research networks to think strategically and plan for effective evaluations.

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Published

2006-04-21

How to Cite

Vanderheyden, L., Verhoef, M., Scott, C., & Pain, K. (2006). Evaluability Assessment as a Tool for Research Network Development: Experiences of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Education and Research Network of Alberta, Canada. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 21(1), 63–82. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.021.004

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2006): Spring

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Copyright (c) 2006 Laura Vanderheyden, Marja Verhoef, Catherine Scott, Kerrie Pain

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