A framework for evaluating community-based rehabilitation programmes in Chinese communities

Purpose. The primary aim of this study was to develop an evaluation framework that could effectively describe the quality of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) practice in Chinese communities. Method. This study adopted a case study approach to build and validate a CBR evaluation framework. Core e...

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Published in:Disability and rehabilitation 2011, Vol.33 (17-18), p.1668-1682
Main Authors: Yin-han chung, Eva, Packer, Tanya L., Yau, Matthew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
China
Chinese communities
Community based treatment
Community Health Services - standards
Community-based rehabilitation
Disabled Persons - rehabilitation
evaluation
Hong Kong
Humans
Program Evaluation - methods
Quality Indicators, Health Care
Rehabilitation - standards
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Summary:Purpose. The primary aim of this study was to develop an evaluation framework that could effectively describe the quality of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) practice in Chinese communities. Method. This study adopted a case study approach to build and validate a CBR evaluation framework. Core elements of CBR programmes were defined from the literature to form an Initial Framework. Domains and elements of the Initial Framework were then verified with examples of CBR programmes cited in published articles. The revised framework was then further tested for relevance and appropriateness in the real life context through testing in five Chinese CBR programmes. Results. A final framework for evaluating CBR programmes was developed. It consists of 5 domains, 25 categorised core elements and 72 indicators. Conclusion. A comprehensive CBR evaluation framework was built and initially verified with domains, elements and indicators, and is ready for use in Chinese CBR settings.
ISSN:0963-8288
1464-5165
DOI:10.3109/09638288.2010.541545