Understanding Outcome Measures for CILs: Sources and Methods
Explore the sources and methods for gathering outcome information in the context of Centers for Independent Living (CILs). Learn about the pros and cons of different sources, and discover various methods to collect outcome data effectively.
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CIL CIL- -NET Presents NET Presents Outcome Measures for CILs Outcome Measures for CILs A National Onsite Training Sources and Methods Sources and Methods September 13-15, 2011 Portland, OR Presenters: Mike Hendricks, Ph.D. Bob Michaels CIL-NET, a project of ILRU Independent Living Research Utilization 1 1
The Yellow Brick Road The Yellow Brick Road Step 5 Step 5 Sources and Methods Gathering Outcome Information Measurable Indicators Choosing Outcomes to Measure Using Outcome Information Storing Outcome InformationAnalyzing Logic Models Outcome Information Outcomes & Outcomes Mgmt. CIL-NET, a project of ILRU Independent Living Research Utilization
Sources of Outcome Information: Sources of Outcome Information: Where Where Is the Information Is the Information You ll You ll Need? Need? Existing Information Written case/client records (folders) Documents of various types (reports) Data files (paper, electronic) Individuals Program participants (clients) Others who know participants (family) Other individuals/general public Physical/environmental conditions Physical environment (streets) CIL-NET, a project of ILRU Independent Living Research Utilization 3
Pros and Cons of Each Source Pros and Cons of Each Source Every source has pros and cons Files are easy to access but do they contain the exact information you need? Participants knew what happened but do they remember things accurately? Different sources have different pros and cons Key = Brainstorm more than one source, then choose the best source for your unique situation CIL-NET, a project of ILRU Independent Living Research Utilization 4
Methods to Gather Outcome Information: Methods to Gather Outcome Information: How How Can You Get the Information You ll Can You Get the Information You ll Need? Need? Some options: Case record review Document review Data file review Questionnaire Interview Focus groups (NOT!) Observation Testing Mechanical measurement CIL-NET, a project of ILRU Independent Living Research Utilization 5
Pros and Cons of Each Method Pros and Cons of Each Method Every method has pros and cons Questionnaires are cheap to distribute but will consumers fill them out and return them? Interviews make it easier to make contact but will consumers agree to talk? Different methods have different pros and cons Same key = Brainstorm more than one method, then choose the best method for your unique situation CIL-NET, a project of ILRU Independent Living Research Utilization 6
Example of a Source and Method Example of a Source and Method Outcome: Teens are knowledgeable of prenatal nutrition and health guidelines Indicator: # and % of teens who are able to identify 5 different food items that are good for themselves and their baby Source and Method: After the second week of the program, we asked each teen (our source) to write down (our method) as many good foods as she could remember from the training. We counted how many participants wrote down 5 or more good foods. CIL-NET, a project of ILRU Independent Living Research Utilization 7
NCIL Outcome Measures Project NCIL Outcome Measures Project Sources and Methods CIL-NET, a project of ILRU Independent Living Research Utilization 8 8
The Five Sources the Field Test Used Existing Information Written case/client records (folders) Documents of various types (reports) Data files (paper, electronic) Individuals Program participants (consumers, I&R callers) Others who know participants (family) Other individuals/general public Physical/environmental conditions Physical environment (streets) CIL-NET, a project of ILRU Independent Living Research Utilization 9
The Four Methods the Field Test Used The Four Methods the Field Test Used Some options: Case record review Document review Data file review Questionnaire Interview (telephone) Focus groups (NOT!) Observation Testing Mechanical measurement CIL-NET, a project of ILRU Independent Living Research Utilization 10
Your Turn Your Turn Decide the best source and method for each of your 4 indicators, and write them on your Outcomes Management Worksheet. Try to think outside the box and generate some creative options for yourself. CIL-NET, a project of ILRU Independent Living Research Utilization 11
For more information For more information Contact: Mike Hendricks MikeHendri@aol.com Bob Michaels bobmichaels@cox.net CIL-NET, a project of ILRU Independent Living Research Utilization 12
CIL CIL- -NET Attribution NET Attribution Support for development of this training was provided by the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration under grant number H132B070002-10. No official endorsement of the Department of Education should be inferred. Permission is granted for duplication of any portion of this PowerPoint presentation, providing that the following credit is given to the project: Developed as part of the CIL-NET, a project of the IL NET, an ILRU/NCIL/APRIL National Training and Technical Assistance Program. CIL-NET, a project of ILRU Independent Living Research Utilization 13
