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. 2014 Apr 11;14:76. doi: 10.1186/1472-6920-14-76

Table 1.

Barrs adaptation of Kirkpatricks four level evaluation model

Level Description
Level 1: Learners’ reaction
Relate to participants’ views of their learning experience and satisfaction with the programme.
Level 2: Learning outcomes
      Level 2a: Modification of attitudes/perceptions
Changes in reciprocal attitudes or perceptions between participant groups, towards patients/clients and their condition, circumstances, care and treatment.
      Level 2b: Acquisition of knowledge/skills
Acquisition of concepts, procedures and principles of interprofessional collaboration or the acquisition of thinking/problem-solving, psychomotor and social skills linked to collaboration
Level 3: Change in behaviour
Behavioural change transferred from the learning environment to the workplace prompted by modifications in attitudes or perceptions, or the application of newly acquired knowledge/skills in practice. Overeem et al. (2010) identify that this level can be further separated into:
      Level 3a: Self reported change in behaviour
      Level 3b: Measured change in performance
Level 4: Patient/Organisational outcomes
      Level 4a: Change in organisational practice
This relates to wider changes in the organisation/delivery of care, attributable to an education programme.
      Level 4b: Benefits to patients/clients Covers any improvements in the health and well being of patients/clients as a direct result of an education programme.