Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Program Evaluation

Studies designed to assess the efficacy of programs. They may include the evaluation of cost-effectiveness, the extent to which objectives are met, or impact.

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Abstract

Studies designed to assess the efficacy of programs. They may include the evaluation of cost-effectiveness, the extent to which objectives are met, or impact.

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Synonyms

12 entry terms
  • Evaluation, Program
  • Evaluations, Program
  • Program Evaluations
  • Family Planning Program Evaluation
  • Program Appropriateness
  • Program Effectiveness
  • Program Sustainability
  • Appropriateness, Program
  • Effectiveness, Program
  • Program Sustainabilities
  • Sustainabilities, Program
  • Sustainability, Program

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings economics, methods, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with terms indented under QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE

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History Note

89

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Previous Indexing

  • Evaluation Studies (1971-1988)

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  1. E05.337.820w
  2. N04w.761w.685w
  3. N05.715w.360.650w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Program Evaluation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015397. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015397
  2. Program Evaluation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Program_evaluation
  3. Program Evaluation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1061410