Journal article
The Kirkpatrick model: A useful tool for evaluating training outcomes
Journal of intellectual & developmental disability, Vol.34(3), pp.266-274
09/2009
PMID: 19681007
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Abstract
Background: Services employing staff to support people with disability usually provide training in a range of areas including communication and managing challenging behaviour. Given that such training can be costly and time-consuming, it is important to evaluate the evidence presented in support of such programs. Efficacy in clinical practice is measured using evidence-based practice. However, there is currently no model that is widely used to compare and evaluate training programs despite the large number of training programs reported each year.
Method: Six studies published in the last decade that reported the outcomes of communication-based training and six that reported on the outcomes of challenging behaviour training were evaluated using the 4-level Kirkpatrick model.
Results: Comparison of the levels of evidence is made for these 12 studies.
Conclusion: The Kirkpatrick model provides one technique for appraisal of the evidence for any reported training program and could be used to evaluate whether a training program is likely to meet the needs and requirements of both the organisation implementing the training and the staff who will participate.
Details
- Title
- The Kirkpatrick model: A useful tool for evaluating training outcomes
- Creators
- Andy Smidt - University of SydneySusan Balandin - Molde University CollegeJeff Sigafoos - Victoria University of WellingtonVicki A Reed - James Madison University
- Publication Details
- Journal of intellectual & developmental disability, Vol.34(3), pp.266-274
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Identifiers
- 991013173913502368
- Copyright
- (c) 2009 Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability Inc.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article