The use and benefits of evaluation framework modules at the canadian foundation for healthcare improvement: Engaged capacity building and collaborative program evaluation planning

Abstract

The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI) shares its experience using a collaborative approach to developing evaluation frameworks. CFHI introduced a series of four participatory workshop modules where technical and content experts co-design evaluation frameworks. This method leverages the expertise within the evaluation team to build organization-wide evaluation capacity. This practice note describes the modules, their delivery, and lessons learned. Participants' feedback suggests that evaluation modules are an eff ective strategy to strengthen the relationship and communication between evaluation experts and program staff .