Ongoing Formative Evaluation and Quality Improvement in an Interprofessional Family Support Program

The Raising Families Project delivered three, 12-week cohorts of interprofessional services alongside graduate student training, where weekly evaluation surveys provided formative data. This article examines quality improvement via ongoing formative program evaluation. The purpose of the current study was to gather and analyze Raising Families Project participant feedback relating to program delivery logistics, to improve ongoing and future program delivery and quality. A total of 347 weekly evaluation surveys were collected from caregivers (<i>n</i> = 37), students (<i>n</i> = 35), and clinicians (<i>n</i> = 7). Descriptive statistics and reflexive thematic analysis were utilized to analyze survey data. Five themes <b>were developed</b> related to quality improvement, namely immediate vs. sustained adjustments, logistical enhancements, challenging flexibility, collaborative benefits/varied meaning, revealing complexity of participants' preferences, alongside iterative improvements resulting from feedback. Findings suggest the need to include formative evaluation, to embed the caregiver/family in interprofessional approaches, and to consider individuals' needs in practice.

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OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research
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2025-12-19
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https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492251395673
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Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
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Ongoing Formative Evaluation and Quality Improvement in an Interprofessional Family Support Program

Keri Giordano, GABRIELY LETÍCIA SIMON, Adrienne Garro, Kate Nealon et al.
OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research
Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
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Ongoing Formative Evaluation and Quality Improvement in an Interprofessional Family Support Program

Keri Giordano, GABRIELY LETÍCIA SIMON, Adrienne Garro, Kate Nealon, Zahava L. Friedman, John Lee, Jessica Latawiec
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The Raising Families Project delivered three, 12-week cohorts of interprofessional services alongside graduate student training, where weekly evaluation surveys provided formative data. This article examines quality improvement via ongoing formative program evaluation. The purpose of the current study was to gather and analyze Raising Families Project participant feedback relating to program delivery logistics, to improve ongoing and future program delivery and quality. A total of 347 weekly evaluation surveys were collected from caregivers (<i>n</i> = 37), students (<i>n</i> = 35), and clinicians (<i>n</i> = 7). Descriptive statistics and reflexive thematic analysis were utilized to analyze survey data. Five themes <b>were developed</b> related to quality improvement, namely immediate vs. sustained adjustments, logistical enhancements, challenging flexibility, collaborative benefits/varied meaning, revealing complexity of participants' preferences, alongside iterative improvements resulting from feedback. Findings suggest the need to include formative evaluation, to embed the caregiver/family in interprofessional approaches, and to consider individuals' needs in practice.

OTJR Occupational Therapy Journal of Research
Seton Hall University (US), Montclair State University (US), Kean University (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 42%
Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
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