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Disaster Evaluation Research - A field guide (Paperback)
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Disaster Evaluation Research - A field guide (Paperback)
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A human disaster is defined as a hazardous event that overwhelms
the capacity of the local community to respond to the needs of the
affected population. Medical and public health responses aim to
provide care efficiently and promptly but all too often, responses
are hampered by recurring mistakes. Analysing the factors at play
such as the scale and frequency of disasters and the variety of
challenges they present, is central to developing more effective
response plans. However the complexity of disasters often precludes
reliable data collection, hampering the accuracy of the results,
conclusions and recommendations required to improve responses.
Disaster Evaluation Research: A field guide presents a new approach
to the study of disaster by incorporating a mixed-methods research
approach. This practical manual provides a range of reliable
methods, robust approaches and proven techniques for the gathering
and analyzing of data. Written by leading evaluation scientists
with a wealth of experience, the authors present their 'EIGHT Step
Model' for disaster evaluation studies. This framework applies
evaluation science to disaster responses, helping scientists to
select key stakeholders effectively, write evaluation questions,
use logic models and mixed-methods research design, prepare
sampling plans, collect and analyse data, and prepare a final
report. This guide also features useful tools for carrying out
evaluations including; evaluation questions, indicators and data
sources, resources, and questionnaires used in past evaluation
studies. Using a clear, accessible and step-by-step style this
practical manual is easy to use in the field and essential reading
for medical and public health professionals involved in disaster
preparedness and response, humanitarian relief workers, policy
analysts, evaluation scientists and epidemiologists.
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