Formative Evaluation of the Project
Passionate about safety
Sometimes it makes me feel very strong and makes me feel that along with all these other people who are backing me and all these other people who are working with me and all these other people who are doing the same things...I can make a difference. PfPS Champion 1
The evaluation is largely qualitative focusing on obtaining the views of; Patients for Patient Safety (PfPS) Champions and their NHS Partners, the project team, plus the project's Strategic Advisory Group, and PfPS network members, to explore the project in its first year from their perspective. We were not asked to measure outcomes against the original contract as these are the subject of regular meetings of the project's Accountability group. A small number of semi-structured interviews were undertaken: a total of four PfPS Champions were selected together with one NHS Partner, a member of the Strategic Advisory group and a project team member. Questionnaires were sent to key informants (people strategically placed to comment with knowledge on the idea of the project and operations) and stakeholders. Relevant data from existing evaluative activities i.e. training and meetings evaluations plus new data were also examined.
Using illustrations from the interviews and surveys undertaken as part of the evaluation together with examples of partnership working demonstrating the type of involvement and levels achieved in some regions, the report outlines; achievements and learning, challenges and opportunities, and formative issues for the management of the project. It also reflects on the role of: the Champions and their NHS partners; AvMA; and the Project Manager. Views were also sought on the future direction of the project and this is discussed with conclusions and recommendations drawn from these.
Importantly findings from this evaluation will be used to shape the development of the strategy for future years. Views of all participants and stakeholders are integral to the success of the way in which PfPS Champions and NHS Partners collaborate within the project to pilot effective community engagement strategies as a broader platform for involving patients and the public in patient safety improvement in the NHS.
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To view or download the Executive Summary of the report click here - PDF format
To view or download the Executive Summary of the report click here - WORD doc
