Subjective outcome evaluation of the project P.A.T.H.S.: Qualitative findings based on the experiences of program implementers

TheScientificWorldJournal

Volumn 7, Issue SUPPL. 1, 2007, Pages 1024-1035

  Shek, Daniel T L ^a,b   Sun, Rachel C F ^a  

^a CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

^b KIANG WU NURSING COLLEGE OF MACAU   (Macao)

Author keywords

Open ended questions; Positive youth development; Program implementers; Qualitative data; Subjective outcome evaluation

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; DATA ANALYSIS; HUMAN; KNOWLEDGE; NORMAL HUMAN; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; PERFORMANCE; POSITIVE ADOLESCENT TRAINING THROUGH HOLISTIC SOCIAL PROGRAM; SCHOOL; SKILL; SOCIAL STRUCTURE; SOCIAL WORKER; STUDENT; TEACHER;

ALLIED HEALTH PERSONNEL; EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT; FEMALE; HEALTH KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICE; HEALTH PROMOTION; HOLISTIC HEALTH; HONG KONG; HUMANS; MALE; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT (HEALTH CARE); PROGRAM EVALUATION; STUDENTS;

EID: 34447126485     PISSN: None     EISSN: 1537744X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1100/tsw.2007.161     Document Type: Article

References (30)

1. Little, P., Everitt, H., Williamson, I., Warner, G., Moore, M., Gould, C., Ferrier, K., and Payne, S. (2001) Observational study of effect of patient centredness and positive approach on outcomes of general practice consultations. Br. Med. J. 323, 908-911.
2. Roe, D., Dekel, R., Harel, G., Fenning, S., and Fenning, S. (2006) Clients' feelings during termination of psychodynamically oriented psychotherapy. Bull. Menninger Clin. 70(1), 68-81.
3. Patton, M.Q. (1997) Utilization-Focused Evaluation: The New Century Text. Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA.
4. Lilja, J., Larsson, S., Skinhoj, K.T., and Hamilton, D. (2001) Evaluation of programs for the treatment of benzodiazepine dependency. Subst. Use Misuse. 36(9&10), 1213-1231.
5. Najavits, L.M., Horn, A.V., Siqueland, L., Thase, M.E., Ghinassi, F., Weiss, R.D., Frank, A., and Luborsky, L. (2004) Therapist satisfaction with four manual-based treatments on a national multisite trial: an exploratory study. Psychother. Theor. Res. 41(1), 26-37.
6. Shek, D.T.L., Ma, H.K., Lui, J.H.Y., and Lung, D.W.M. (2006) Process evaluation of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. TSW Holistic Health & Medicine 1, 300-309. DOI 10.1100/tswhhm.2006.240.
7. Shek, D.T.L., Siu, A.M.H., and Lee, T.Y. (2007) Subjective outcomes evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: findings based on the perspective of the program implementers. TheScientificWorldJOURNAL 7, 195-203. DOI 10.1100/tsw.2007.43.
8. Walsh, T. and Lord, B. (2004) Client satisfaction and empowerment through social work intervention. Soc. Work Health Care 38(4), 37-56.
9. Attkisson, C.C. and Zwick, R. (1982) The client satisfaction questionnaire: psychometric properties and correlations with service utilization and psychotherapy outcome. Eval. Program Plann. 5, 233-237.
10. Swain-Campbell, N.R., Surgenor, L.J., and Snell, D.L. (2001) An analysis of consumer perspectives following contact with an eating-disorders service. Aust. N. Z. J. Psychiatry 35, 99-103.
11. Avis, M., Bond, M., and Arthur, A. (1997) Questioning patient satisfaction: an empirical investigation in two outpatient clinics. Soc Sci Med. 44(1), 85-92.
12. Williams, B. (1994) Patient satisfaction: a valid concept? Soc. Sci. Med. 38, 502-516.
13. Williams, B., Coyle, J., and Healy, D. (1998) The meaning of patient satisfaction: an explanation of high reported levels. Soc. Sci. Med. 47(9), 1351-1359.
14. Barber, A.J., Tischler, V.A., and Healy, E. (2006) Consumer satisfaction and child behavior problems in child and adolescent mental health services. J. Child Health Care 10, 9-21.
15. Thomas, L.H., McColl, E., Priest, J., and Bond, S. (1996) Open-ended questions: do they add anything to a quantitative patient satisfaction scale? Soc. Sci. Health 2, 23-35.
16. Royse, D. (2004) Research Methods in Social Work. Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove, CA.
17. Weinbach, R.W. (2005) Evaluating Social Work Services and Programs. Allyn and Bacon, Boston.
18. Godley, S.H., White, W.L., Diamond, G., Passetti, L., and Titus, J.C. (2001) Therapist reactions to manual-guided therapies for the treatment of adolescent marijuana users. Clin. Psychol. Sci. Pract. 8(4), 405-417.
19. Fortune, A.E. (1987) Grief only? Client and social worker reactions to termination. Clin. Soc. Work J. 15(2), 159-171.
20. Shek, D.T.L. (2006) Effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: preliminary objective and subjective outcome evaluation findings. TheScientificWorldJOURNAL 6, 1466-1474. DOI 10.1100/tsw.2006.238.
21. Shek, D.T.L. and Ma, H.K. (2007) Subjective outcomes evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: findings based on the perspective of the program participants. TheScientificWorldJOURNAL 7, 47-55. DOI 10.1100/tsw.2007.38.
22. Shek, D.T.L. and Sun, R.C.F. (2007) Subjective outcome evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: qualitative findings based on the experiences of program participants. TheScientificWorldJOURNAL, 7, 686-697. DOI 10.1100/tsw.2007.126.
23. Shek, D.T.L., Lee, T.Y., Siu, A., and Lam, C.M. (2006) Qualitative evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S. based on the perceptions of the program participants. TSW Holistic Health & Medicine 1, 290-299. DOI 10.1100/tswhhm.2006.239.
24. Shek, D.T.L. and Sun, R.C.F. (2006) Implementation of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: interim evaluation findings. TSW Holistic Health & Medicine 1, 310-320. DOI 10.1100/tswhhm.2006.241.
25. Shek, D.T.L., Tang, V., and Han, X.Y. (2005) Quality of qualitative evaluation studies in the social work literature: evidence that constitutes a wakeup call. Res. Soc. Work Pract. 15, 180-194.
26. Shek, D.T.L., Siu, M.H., Lui, J., and Lung, W.M.D. (2006) P.A.T.H.S. to Adulthood: A Jockey Club Youth Enhancement Scheme (Evaluation Manual). Hong Kong: Social Welfare Practice and Research Centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
27. Miles, M.B. and Huberman, A.M. (1994) Qualitative Data Analysis. Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA.
28. Wolfgang, C.H. (1999) Solving Discipline Problems: Methods and Models for Today's Teacher. 4th ed. Allyn and Bacon, Boston.
29. Perreault, M., Pawliuk, N., Veilleux, R., and Rousseau, M. (2006) Qualitative assessment of mental health service satisfaction: strengths and limitations of a self-administered procedure. Community Ment. Health J. 42(3), 233-242.
30. Shek, D.T.L. and Siu, A.M.H. (2006) Evaluation of a positive youth development program in Hong Kong: issues, principles and design. Int. J. Adolesc. Med. Health 18(3), 329-339.