A Logic Model for Evaluating the Academic Health Department. Issue 2 (March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Erwin, Paul Campbell; McNeely, Clea S.; Grubaugh, Julie H.; Valentine, Jennifer; Miller, Mark D.; Buchanan, Martha
• Is Part Of: Journal of public health management and practice. Volume 22:Issue 2(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-03
• Subjects: Academic Health Department -- logic model -- public health practice -- public health systems and services research; Public health administration -- United States -- Periodicals; 253.6
• DOI: 10.1097/PHH.0000000000000236
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1078-4659

Abstract

Abstract : Academic Health Departments (AHDs) are collaborative partnerships between academic programs and practice settings. While case studies have informed our understanding of the development and activities of AHDs, there has been no formal published evaluation of AHDs, either singularly or collectively. Developing a framework for evaluating AHDs has potential to further aid our understanding of how these relationships may matter. In this article, we present a general theory of change, in the form of a logic model, for how AHDs impact public health at the community level. We then present a specific example of how the logic model has been customized for a specific AHD. Finally, we end with potential research questions on the AHD based on these concepts. We conclude that logic models are valuable tools, which can be used to assess the value and ultimate impact of the AHD. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.In this article, a general theory of change has been presented, in the form of a logic model, for how Academic Health Departments impact public health at the community level.