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DOCN M94A1951
TI Facilitating participatory evaluation: a case study of TASO.
DT 9412
AU Anderson S; Kaleeba N; Kalibala S; Kaseje M; Katabira E; Ssebbanja P;
van Praag E; World Health Organization, Global Programme on AIDS,
Geneve,; Suisse.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):414 (abstract no. PD0264). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370624
AB OBJECTIVE: In 1993 after more than 5 years of AIDS care. The AIDS
Support Organization (TASO) undertook a participatory evaluation of its
clinical, counselling and social support services, with technical
assistance from WHO/GPA. This paper examines the methodology of the TASO
study to demonstrate the process and outcome of a participatory
evaluation. METHODS: The study was carried out in 7 centres over a
period of 12 months and comprised the following steps: brainstorming by
TASO staff on the objectives; planning for the evaluation with active
participation of TASO staff; training of TASO personnel; data collection
and analysis; and dissemination of findings to TASO staff and others.
Structured and unstructured interviews, focus group discussions,
observations and case studies were used. Clients gathered temporary
information from fellow clients about their experiences with TASO
services. RESULTS: With one external consultant and technical advice
from WHO/GPA (WHO/GPA acting as the facilitator), TASO staff were able
to discover, discuss and use evaluation methods and decide on measurable
indicators to assess their services. TASO staff, clients and donors all
had opportunities to jointly interpret data and draw conclusions before
further dissemination. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: While the
participatory evaluation process has been lengthy, it provided a
practical learning experience. Required changes were identified and
owned by TASO. The evaluation results helped strengthen 1) the care
services by highlighting problems and solutions; and 2) the monitoring
system by identifying specific measurable indicators. TASO demonstrated
that indigenous NGOs have the will and capacity to evaluate their
effectiveness in AIDS care, and that with relevant support, acquired
skills for assessing services to PWAs and their families and monitoring
services in a manner conforming to the rigorous demands of an evaluation
exercise can be accomplished.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY/REHABILITATION/ *THERAPY
Counseling Europe Human Organizations, Nonprofit/*ORGANIZATION &
ADMIN *Social Support Switzerland Treatment Outcome World Health
Organization MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).