Learning Objectives: Recognize how to use logic models to assess whether programs will move toward their expected outcomes.
Abstract: The New Jersey Comprehensive Tobacco Control Program (CTCP) has included evaluation as a program component since its inception. As part of planning process, the CTCP developed a logic model to show how each of the program components would work together to help reach the short, intermediate, and long term outcomes. Over time, this logic model has been revised based on the changes within the CTCP. It is also important for the community grantees to see the connection between the program activities and the expected outcomes, logic model are used extensively by the community grantees.
Before the community grantees began using the logic models, they were more likely to suggest “one-shot wonders” for program activities. After receiving one day trainings and technical assistance, the CTCP was able to achieve “buy-in” from the grantees on the importance of the process. In addition, the grantees are better able to identify those activities which will help them to achieve their objectives and have revised their programs so that they are more likely to achieve success. When the grantees do not meet the goals, the coalitions use the logic models to help them to modify their programs so that they can meet their expected outcomes.
Logic models also help the CTCP to determine its surveillance needs. By graphically displaying the activities and outcomes of the program, it is easier to determine the types of indicators necessary to measure the outcomes. These indicators are then incorporated in the development of the surveillance tools of the CTCP.
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