Table 1 IMoE approach contrasted with traditional and theory-driven evaluation approaches
From: Evaluation of clinical quality improvement interventions: feasibility of an integrated approach
Traditional evaluation approaches | Theory-driven evaluations | IMoE approach | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Advantages | Limitations | Advantages | Limitations | |
Generally quicker to complete | Inability to capture contextual factors | Comprehensive assessment of program and context | Takes longer time to complete | Incorporation of essential steps from both approaches to not only ensure a well-rounded but an evaluation completed on time |
Model is relevant to health context because of its emphasis on ‘change’ | ||||
Process and results easier to understand | Results are incomplete | Results consider the role of contextual factors and outline a causal theory | Process and results are hard for stakeholders to understand | A streamlined and understandable process that involves stakeholders at various levels |