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Table 1 List of standardized data collection tools

From: Assessing innovative approaches for global health capacity building in fragile settings in the MENA region: development of the evaluation of capacity building (eCAP) program

Tool

No. of items

Type

Approximate duration

Themes

Purpose

Semi-Structured Interview

9

Qualitative

20–60 min

(a) Experience with learning modality

To explore in-depth experiences and long-term outcomes on an individual level

(b) Change in knowledge and practices

(c) Strengths and weaknesses of the training program

(d) Impact of training on the capability to learn new skills

(e) Initiative specific questions that focus on the transfer of what was acquired from the training on to organization/community

FGD guide

4

Qualitative

50–75 min

(a) Experience with community health workers

To explore community members experiences with community health workers trained by the Academy and resulting long-term outcomes

(b) Availability and accessibility of healthcare services in community

(c) Role of community health workers in supporting the access to healthcare services in the community

Reflective Commentary

1

Qualitative

TBD per participant

(a) Reflection on learning experience through written or recorded testimony

To capture participants reflections on their experiences unconstrained by interview limitations

Course evaluation

20

Mixed

15–20 min

(a) Satisfaction with course material

To measure satisfaction with each course on multiple levels

(b) Satisfaction with instructor

(c) Satisfaction with course delivery method

(d) Course expectations

(e) Suggestions for improvement

Organizational level survey

8

Mixed

15 min

(a) Transfer of learner’s knowledge to their organization

To measure transfer of knowledge and skills into learners’ organizations from the perspective of their colleagues

(b) Learner’s performance within the organization

(c) Contribution of the training’s learning modality to the learner’s access to the related educational material

Knowledge assessment

TBD per course

Quantitative

TBD per course

(a) TBD per course

To assess knowledge gained directly after course termination