The 'structure, process, outcome' study
A widely-used method of evaluation in health and social
care.
It covers
- Efficiency (is the project or service delivered in an
integrated and seamless manner at appropriate cost?)
- Effectiveness (are desired outcomes achieved?)
- Equity (is the project or service available at the same level
of provision to all those who need them?)
- Acceptability (how is the project or service perceived by
users, carers and professionals?)
- Accessibility (is the project or service used by a wide range
of those in need? Can it be?)
- Appropriateness (is the project or service delivered to those
in need at the time they need them?).