The framework for evaluating prevention effects
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The development and testing of a local framework for evaluating prevention effects in England
IRAS ID
149502
Contact name
Jose-Luis Fernandez
Contact email
Research summary
There is a significant policy interest in how best to evaluate effective prevention services in order to optimise the use of
the limited available resources. However, the evidence base around improving costeffectiveness
of the system and
around the best ways in which to maximise such effect is underdeveloped.
This project aims to develop the foundations of a framework for evaluating prevention in social care systems by
comparing the information needs of such an evaluative model with current information and management systems. The
study will identify key areas and priorities for further practicefocused
research.
The semistructured
interviews with key informants will provide data on the existing prevention assessment systems
and activities in local authorities; information will be gathered about types of preventive services covered and outcomes
priorities, nature of indicators collected and processes of data collection. Furthermore, the study will review methods
(analytical strategies and data collection processes) that could be applied to exploit existing evidence.
A62.
Summary of main issues. Please summarise the main ethical, legal, or management issues arising from your study
and say how you have addressed them.
Social Care REC Form Reference:
14/IEC08/0008
IRAS Version 3.5
Date: 13/02/2014 5 149502/567871/27/650
study will identify key areas and priorities for further practicefocused
research.
The semistructured
interviews with key informants will provide data on the existing prevention assessment systems
and activities in local authorities; information will be gathered about types of preventive services covered and outcomes
priorities, nature of indicators collected and processes of data collection. Furthermore, the study will review methods
(analytical strategies and data collection processes) that could be applied to exploit existing evidence.REC name
Social Care REC
REC reference
14/IEC08/0008
Date of REC Opinion
14 Mar 2014
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion