Table 1.

Evaluation Framework

Evaluation Question	Data Collection Methods
Reactions
Were participants satisfied with education workshops?	Satisfaction questionnaire
Does this program appear to facilitate participants’ clinical work?	Participant questionnaire; focus groups and key informant interviews
Learning
What knowledge and skills did the participants gain?	Pre/post tests (multiple-choice questions); focus groups and key informant interviews
Practice behaviour
Are the clinical pathways being used by nurses and physicians?	Focus groups and key informant interviews; pre/post chart audits; spot checks and audits in the emergency department
Are clinical pathway–specific recommendations being followed?	Pre/post chart audits
Are the clinical pathways part of the emergency department culture?	Qualitative interviews
How is the outreach website being used?	Qualitative interviews; website review