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Measuring Impact. Festival of Learning 26 April 2011. Dr. Edward Duncan Dr. Jennifer Murray. Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit. Measuring Impact. Vital, yet elusive. Our remit:.
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Measuring Impact Festival of Learning 26 April 2011 Dr. Edward Duncan Dr. Jennifer Murray Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit
Measuring Impact Vital, yet elusive
Our remit: “To develop a theory and evidence-based Framework to assist AHPs measure the impact of their practice” A web-based tool to support practitioners in the selection and use of appropriate tools to measure and report the impact of their practice
Structured review synthesising the facilitators and barriers to outcome measurement use Identification of outcome measures used (publications) A survey of 282 AHPs to identify outcome measures (practice) Key stakeholder interviews Understanding the problem Identifying measures Reporting guidance Development of the Framework
Understanding the problem • Four key themes: • Knowledge, Education, and Interest in OM • Increase in all three facilitates OM • Support/Priority for OM use • Managerial support • Practical Considerations • Time, availability, etc. • Patient considerations • Focus on patient benefit
Identifying measures • Inclusion criteria for OMs to Framework: • Developed from facilitators and barriers review. • Framework will: • Provide guidance to enhance knowledge and confidence in OM selection • Provide guidance on how to report the data • Only suggest measures that are feasible • Allow practitioners to consider their local context and select the best measure for them.
Next Steps • Website piloting in 3 selected case sites • Framework Website Launch August 2011 www.measuringimpact.org • CARE data collection will end on 17th June • CARE Screening measure ? • CARE website
Dr. Edward DuncanNAMHP Research UnitIris Murdoch BuildingUniversity of StirlingStirling, FK9 4LAe-mail: edward.duncan@stir.ac.ukTel: 01786 466 286 Delivering, supporting and promoting high quality research to improve health Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit