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Oxford Disaster Evaluation Research A field guide 2019 Edition by Edmund M. Ricci, Ernesto A. Jr. Pretto, Knut Ole Sundnes
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_x000D_plans. _x000D__x000D_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. _x000D__x000D_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_x000D_including; evaluation questions, indicators and data sources, resources, and questionnaires used in past evaluation studies. _x000D__x000D_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._x000D_ Table of Contents :- _x000D_
Part One: A Comprehensive Framework for Disaster Evaluation_x000D_
1: A Brief History of Disaster Evaluation Studies_x000D_
2: A General Framework for Evaluation_x000D_
3: Introduction to a Model for Disaster Evaluation_x000D_
4: Components of a Disaster Response System_x000D_
Part Two: How to Design and Implement a Disaster Evaluation Study_x000D_
5: Form the Stakeholder Group (Step 1)_x000D_
6: Formulate Evaluation Questions (Step 2)_x000D_
7: Construct Logic Model and Research Design (Step 3)_x000D_
8: Prepare Mixed-Method Data Collection Instruments (Step 4)_x000D_
9: Construct a Sampling Plan (Step 5)_x000D_
10: Conduct a "Scout Survey" (Step 6)_x000D_
11: Select and Train Field Research Team and Collect Data (Step 7)_x000D_
12: Analyze Data and Prepare a Final Report (Step 8)_x000D_
13: Ethical Considerations in Disaster Evaluation Studies_x000D_
14: Epilogue_x000D_
Appendices_x000D_
A: Evaluation Questions, Indicators and Data Sources_x000D_
B: Resources for Program Evaluation Studies_x000D_
C: Questionnaires Used in past Evaluation Studies_x000D_