Client: Northern Qld Rural Division of General Practice

Undertake the formative and summative evaluation of the North West Qld Allied Health Service.

Project timeline: July 2002 – February 2004

Brief description:

• Development of an evaluation framework based on the primary domains of operational management, recruitment and retention of allied health professionals, service delivery, community participation and integration; and the secondary domains of client outcomes, health promotion, community development, access, mentoring and therapy assistants

• Identification of key sentinel communities/ discipline and diseases for surveillance

• Formative six-monthly reports, with recommendations for modifications to the service (urgent recommendations will be notified immediately), and emphasis on process and impact evaluation.

• Summative report, at near completion of three-year program with emphasis on outcome evaluation, with major recommendations for recurrent budgetary period.

• Involvement in development of annual business plans and periodic modifications of strategic plan as well as significant role in preparation of recurrent funding application and plan.

• Publication of suitable findings in appropriate locations and presentation of findings at identified local meetings, national and international forums and to individuals and/or organizations as required.