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Realist Evaluation in Practice

Health and Social Work
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Realist Evaluation in Practice outlines the new, emerging realist paradigm in evaluation research and applies it to practice in human services. There are, to date very few published examples where realist evaluation has been put into practice and here the author contributes to the development of this paradigm in practice and provides lively examples of realist evaluations in the human services. Examples will be further illustrated with four in-depth studies of evaluation research where practitioners have used this paradigm to determine what works, for whom and in what contexts. These include evaluations in adult rehabilitation, family work, and sexual harm and substance misuse. Written in an engaging style, Realist Evaluation in Practice will be of value to all those engaged in research across the spectrum of health and social care.
Introduction Contemporary Paradigms in Practice Evaluation The Realist Paradigm in Evaluation Use of Interpretivist Research Methods in Realist Evaluation Quantitative Sub-Group Analysis Evaluation of Family Centres Quantitative Sub-Group Analysis Evaluation of an Adult Rehabilitation Unit Implementing the Realist Effectiveness Cycle Evaluation of NSPCC's Shield Project Conclusion The Development of Realism for Practice
'The strengths of this book are the first two chapters outlining the issues around realist evaluation and the final chapter, as well as the use throughout the book of real-life examples... in conclusion this is a timely introductory text on the methods and methodology of realist evaluation' - Critical Public Health
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