EVALUATION OF FASD PREVENTION AND FASD SUPPORT PROGRAMS Participant Outcomes: Participation in Healthy Recreational Activities www.fasd-evaluation.ca
Participation in Healthy Recreational Activities Introduction Presented below is a chart containing examples of outcomes, indicators, outputs, and data collection methods and tools related to Participation in Health Recreational Activities. Following this chart are examples of tools and/or survey/questionnaire items that have been used in evaluations to assess these participant outcomes. All of these tools and questions may be adapted for use in focus groups, semi- structured interview guides, questionnaires or surveys. As well, references are included for the evaluation- related resources used to create this document. We recognize that every program and every program evaluation is unique - differing as a function of a program s specific goals, setting and resources, as well as the community s context, history, and so forth. Thus, every program evaluation will have its own ideas about the outcomes, indicators, data collection methods and tools that are most appropriate and feasible and you need to decide what is best for you. Examples of program activities related to this outcome: o Group activities including group afterschool activities; land- based camps; craft night; going to the gym/swimming; movies; meals together 2
Participant Outcomes and Indicators Early positive response (participation, increased knowledge) Participants learn what kinds of resources and supports are available to them in the community Participants learn about activities related to: social/relationship skills physical and recreational pursuits their environment and culture accessing community resources Participants access respite (if parenting) Participant Outcomes Intermediate active engagement, attitude, behaviour Participants understand and take steps to have: expanded, positive, social network positive connection to culture positive support network Participants begin to take part in activities related to: social/relationship skills physical and recreational pursuits their environment and culture accessing community resources Long term desired outcome Participants develop: social skills connection to culture support network Participants get regular exercise (i.e. 2-3 times/wk) Participants develop positive friendships and relationships Participants regularly plan and do social & recreational outings for themselves and/or their children Outputs/Indicators # social/recreational activities/groups held (# culturally based sessions; # safety related; # recreation based, etc) # participants attending per group # of social/recreational outings per participant amount of physical activity per week per participant Data Collection Methods and tools Pre/post interviews/ questionnaires with participants Interviews/Focus groups with: families/caregivers program staff program staff/manager community partners Staff Ratings of Client Outcomes Output data Participants develop positive friendships with other participants Participants take steps to plan and do healthy outings for themselves and/or their children 3
Sample Survey/questionnaire items: 1) Staff Ratings of Participant Outcomes Source: Rutman, D., Hubberstey, C. & Hume, S. (2011). Youth Outreach Program, Final Evaluation Report. Prepared for the College of New Caledonia, Burns Lake, BC. Unpublished report. Please reflect on ways that you believe that the program has made a difference to each participant in the program, and, for each participant, please indicate your view of outcomes relative to how things were before their involvement with the program (Please use separate sheets if needed): Youth had someone to talk to about things that matter to them Youth had healthier relationship with their partner (reduced abuse, increased understanding of healthy relationships) Youth had healthier relationships with peers Youth had healthier relationships/connection with (extended) family or their culture Youth increased their participation in healthy recreational activities, sports, etc Youth have more knowledge about and/or use other community resources Other Strong positive Some positive No chg/ impact that I see Some negative Strong negative Don t know/ can t tell 4
2) Participant Self-ratings Source: KPMG. (2012) Edmonton FASD Network: Network Evaluation Report. (2012) - accessed via: http://edmontonfetalalcoholnetwork.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/efan- evaluation- report- final- v2-1- 0-16- 03-12.pdf The support I received from this program helped me know what help is available in the community The support I from the program helped me to use programs and services that I hadn t used before As a result of this program I exercise regularly As a result of this program I know about safe and healthy activities I can do in my own time I have made my own arrangements with friends/family/caregivers to take part in recreational/cultural activities As a result of this program, I know about safe and healthy activities I can do with my child Really DO Agree Sort of Agree Not sure if I agree or disagree Sort of Disagre e Really DO NOT Agree (Disagree) DK Don t rememb er Does not apply 5
References Hume, S., Rutman, D., Hubberstey, C & MacFeeters, L. (2006). With A Little Help From My Friends : Final Process And Outcome Evaluation Report. Ottawa, ON: National Crime Prevention Centre. KPMG. (2012) Edmonton FASD Network: Network Evaluation Report. (2012). http://edmontonfetalalcoholnetwork.org/efan- evaluation- 2/ (Participant Self- ratings) Rutman, D., Hubberstey, C. & Hume, S. (2011). Youth Outreach Program, Final Evaluation Report. Prepared for the College of New Caledonia, Burns Lake, BC. Unpublished report. (Staff Ratings of Participant Outcomes - an unpublished scale) Funding for this project has been received from the Public Health Agency of Canada, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) National Strategic Project Fund. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada. Suggested Citation: Nota Bene Consulting Group and BCCEWH. (2013). Participant Outcomes: Participation in Healthy Recreational Activities. In Evaluation of FASD Prevention and FASD Support Programs. Vancouver, BC: British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health. For more tools and resources related to evaluating community- based FASD prevention programs for women including pregnant women and recent mothers, supportive intervention programs for adults and older youth with FASD, and FASD programs in Aboriginal communities, please visit: www.fasd-evaluation.ca 6