Appendix IV Evaluation results
Evaluation forms were distributed to attendees. The response rate was high at 81% (34/42).
The event was relevant to all attendees. Relevance was assessed through the following indicators:
- 100% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the deliberative dialogue was appropriate for them.
- 100% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that they will use/apply the knowledge gained through this deliberative dialogue in their work.
- 100% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the deliberative dialogue was relevant to the work of their organization.
The deliberative dialogue met its overall objectives.
Increased knowledge:
- 97% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the deliberative dialogue increased their knowledge of new directions in hepatitis C programming.
- 100% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that they would recommend that CATIE continue to offer this type of event.
Increased capacity to respond:
- 100% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the deliberative dialogue increased their capacity to respond to hepatitis C.
Provided an opportunity to network:
- 100% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the deliberative dialogue provided an opportunity to network with others.
- 97% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the deliberative dialogue was effective at facilitating multi-region, cross-sectoral collaboration, knowledge sharing and networking among hepatitis C programming leaders.
Provided an opportunity to explore issues and identify priorities:
- 100% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the deliberative dialogue was effective at informing priority directions for population-specific hepatitis C programming, services and policy that put s at the centre of an integrated framework.
- 97% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the deliberative dialogue was effective at providing guidance to programs across Canada on hepatitis C continuum of care models for specific populations.