Program Evaluation

7 researchers across 1 institution

7 Researchers
1 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
0 High Impact

Program evaluation examines the effectiveness and efficiency of interventions, policies, and initiatives across various sectors. Researchers in this area develop and apply systematic methodologies to assess program outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and inform decision-making. This includes designing evaluation frameworks, collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and reporting findings to stakeholders. Sub-fields often encompass outcomes assessment, process evaluation, impact evaluation, and cost-benefit analysis.

In Arkansas, program evaluation research is vital for understanding the impact of public health initiatives, educational programs, and community development projects. This work helps to optimize resource allocation for state agencies and non-profit organizations, contributing to improved public health outcomes and economic development. Evaluation findings can guide policy adjustments related to healthcare access, workforce training, and social services, directly addressing the specific needs and challenges of Arkansas communities.

This research area draws upon and contributes to fields such as health policy implementation science, public health research, and healthcare policy and management. Expertise in program evaluation is applied across multiple institutions, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and enhancing the capacity for evidence-based practice throughout the state.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Bonnie Faitak UAMS 6 142
Karra Sparks UAMS 3 54
Stefan Hemmings UAMS 2 29
KaSheena Winston UAMS 1 1
Brandi Dawson UAMS 1 3
Molly Peckham UAMS 1 6
Heather R Morgan UAMS 1 1
Health Policy Implementation Science 3 Health Disparities And Outcomes 3 Diet And Metabolism Studies 2 Public Health Research 2 Healthcare Policy And Management 2 Pain Management And Opioid Use 2 Medical Education 2 Innovations In Medical Education 2 Food Security And Health In Diverse Populations 1 Community Health Workers 1 Telemedicine And Telehealth Implementation 1 Antiparasitic Agents 1 Population Surveillance 1 Myiasis 1 Health Sciences Research And Education 1

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
4,820 works in 2025
-0.1% CAGR 2018–2025
Leadership concentration
2.7% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 4
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2025 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 University of Michigan 805
  2. 2 National Bureau of Economic Research 781
  3. 3 University of California, Berkeley 463
  4. 4 Georgia Institute of Technology 403
  5. 5 Harvard University 316
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