In this approach the worker takes a central position in providing treatment, interventions are planned, group process is highly structured, and great emphasis is given to outcome evaluation and research (Vinter, 1967; Garvin, 1987; Galinsky & Schopler, 1974).

The outcome evaluation for the patients was 4 Very Good, 9 Good, 8 Medium, 6 Bad (including one suicide), 5 Unavailable for post-testing (left therapy prematurely).

DSC also collaborates with third-party evaluators to conduct comprehensive outcome evaluations of its programs that assess the programs' effects on students' academic achievement and social/ethical growth.

The New York City DOHMH has provided little if any solid evidence to validate its assertions about improved patient outcomes, although "outcome evaluation [is] currently being designed" and completion is anticipated by 2011.

In the years to come, service planners will have to justify the comparatively high cost of ACT through the continued use of careful admission criteria and rigorous outcome evaluation.

He developed a state of the art endoscopy center there while also maintaining his interests in teaching, new techniques, and careful outcome evaluation.

Exploring ways to prevent the problem by using the above information and designing, monitoring and rigorously assessing the effectiveness of programmes through outcome evaluations.

Hand strength testing is frequently used for clinical decision-making and outcome evaluation in evidence based medicine.

Fundamental measurement for outcome evaluation.

Carolyn Clancy and John Eisenberg's 1998 Science paper emphasized the importance of considering patients' experiences, preferences and values in outcome evaluation, as well as the needs of those who provide, organize and pay for healthcare, including the public.