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5 Recommendations for Moving Forward
Pages 93-102

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From page 93...
... These recommendations may also be informative for other federal agency program evaluations. ONGOING EVALUATION Evaluation of research programs at regular intervals has become the norm, with the trend toward internal management reviews supplemented by periodic evaluation by external parties (see Chapter 2)
From page 94...
... Many evaluations, particularly of research programs, stop with assessments of outputs, such as the number of peer-reviewed publications, and do not take into account the research transfer steps, the external factors that influence program activities and outcomes, or the need to use the program's impact on intermediate or end outcomes as the metric for a successful program. In an effort to continue the forward momentum, the committee recommends that NIOSH establish a system for periodic external evaluation of its programs.
From page 95...
... Program or agency-wide evaluations should begin with strong self-evaluation ef forts that allow the program or agency to assemble and analyze data and act on relevant findings concerning the program's strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. CONTINUE TO BOLSTER RESEARCH TRANSLATION EFFORTS From the perspective of NIOSH, research transfer or translation can be seen to encompass activities that staff and researchers engage in to increase the likelihood that the results of research will be used to improve worker safety and health as well as studies of research translation conducted or funded to increase knowledge about which approaches are most effective.
From page 96...
... The evaluation committee that assessed the NIOSH Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing (AFF) Research Program made the following recommendation: "NIOSH should conduct research on the science of knowledge diffusion to identify effective methods for AFF research-to-practice programs" (NRC and IOM, 2008a, p.
From page 97...
... Surveillance data are also critical program inputs, and the extent to which research programs have considered surveillance data in setting research priorities is an important determinant of program relevance. The importance of surveillance extends far beyond research; it is also critical for effectively targeting and evaluating intervention activities at the national, state, and local levels and for the strategic planning needed to develop, implement, and assess these interventions.
From page 98...
... The identification of the need for improved surveillance across NIOSH research programs underscores the need for a comprehensive and coordinated interagency plan for surveillance of work-related injuries, illnesses, and hazards. NIOSH, which has epidemiologic capacity and experience working with a wide range of health data sources, could play an important leadership role in coordi nating efforts of relevant federal agencies, including but not limited to BLS, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Mine Safety and Health Admin istration, National Center for Health Statistics, and Department of Transportation.
From page 99...
... For example, the evaluation report on the NIOSH Hearing Loss Research Program stated, "In some cases, however, intramural researchers have not made themselves aware of relevant extramural research, which may have resulted in limited opportunities for effective collaboration" (IOM and NRC, 2006, pp.
From page 100...
... • Occupational health and public health: The worksite is increasingly rec ognized as a venue to improve population health. New emphasis is be ing placed on changes in workplace policies and practices that promote healthy lifestyle choices and help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and stroke.
From page 101...
... No. 5, Reviews of Research Programs of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.


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