McCool A C
J Am Diet Assoc. 1979 Nov;75(5):564-6.
A means of determining the effectiveness of public programs as a basis for justifying resource allocation to these programs is urgently needed. Program evaluation can provide the data base required for program decision-making and modification. A ten-step model for planning and carrying out an evaluation is suggested as a guideline for program personnel who may be assigned to evaluation responsibilities. Nutrition professionals must become aware of the increasing need for evaluation and of the procedures for conducting the evaluation process within programs for which they are responsible. Failure to provide documentation of adequate, on-going evaluation of effectiveness may lead to a loss of resources for the program and, ultimately, to the demise of the nutritional care program.
迫切需要一种确定公共项目有效性的方法，以此作为向这些项目分配资源的依据。项目评估可以提供项目决策和修改所需的数据库。建议采用一个十步模型来规划和开展评估，作为可能被分配评估职责的项目人员的指导方针。营养专业人员必须意识到对评估的需求日益增加，以及在他们负责的项目中进行评估过程的程序。未能提供充分、持续的有效性评估文件，可能导致项目资源流失，并最终导致营养护理项目的消亡。
