Program evaluation and development

Practice Enhancement Program (PEP) is committed to the ongoing evaluation and development of assessments. It adopts an evidence-based approach that incorporates qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research techniques. This approach relies on licensee feedback to continually improve the program and provides information on processes and procedures as well as intended outcomes following an assessment.

Program evaluation

Evaluation is an important component of program planning and helps to determine:

  • the process of implementing a program
  • the impacts of the program
  • how to improve
  • the achievements of the program’s objectives

Feedback surveys

Licensee feedback is an essential aspect of program evaluation. Feedback helps to inform our understanding of their experiences with the program, including successes and barriers in making and maintaining practice improvements.

Licensee feedback on assessments is captured through surveys sent at different stages of the assessment process.

All information collected through surveys is anonymized before being used for program development and evaluation.

Assessment data

PEP strives to collect accurate licensee and practice information, relying on licensees’ self-reporting, both through the annual licence renewal form and pre-assessment questionnaires.

Data is also collected and collated on prescribing, MSP billing, assessment outcomes including peer assessor feedback, and other licensee data. This helps form a wider picture of practices in BC, observe trends and patterns, and informs decision-making.