Performance Measurement
Demonstrating the efficient and effective use of resources is a hallmark of sound publicly-funded programs. This can be accomplished through the development of well thought-out performance metrics and strategies for collecting meaningful data. Such data can provide confidence that expended resources are yielding maximum results, document that services are benefitting consumers, and make the case to funders, policy makers and other stakeholders that the initiative is worthy of ongoing support. Performance measurement can also help monitor and manage programs and inform budgetary and strategic planning.
The information on this page is meant to assist Lifespan Respite grantees and their partners engage in the development of well-thought out and useful performance measurement plans as they implement activities under their Lifespan Respite grants or work to sustain these activities once federal funds are expended. The information should prove useful to others providing respite services as well.
Also included on this page is the Lifespan Respite Care Program Information and Data Collection Tool for Lifespan Respite Grantees.
Recommendations for Developing Performance Metrics for State Lifespan Respite Programs
The guide provides a roadmap with tools and step-by-step suggestions for developing a performance measurement plan that will reflect the unique goals, activities and approaches undertaken by State Lifespan Respite grantees and their partners. It defines and provides examples of performance targets and suggestions for measuring them. Finally, it offers examples of how grantees can plan and document their individual program’s performance targets and collect appropriate data for measurement and reporting purposes. Although all grantees are held accountable for the goals and objectives identified in their grant proposals, there is no requirement for grantees...
Performance Measurement/Evaluation Resources/Measurement Tools
Increase in Caregiver Access to Respite
Prepared by ARCH as a sample measurement tool for Lifespan Respite grantees/partners. In an interview or focus group format, ask each key leader or stakeholder, “Have you documented an increase…
Watson Institute CareBreak – Impact of Respite Retrospective Outcome Survey
Developed by the Watson Institute CareBreak Volunteer Respite Program for children with disabilities A pre- and post retrospective survey for use with families matched with a volunteer for approximately 4-6…
VA Respite Voucher Reimbursement Packet with Surveys
This DARS Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program packet includes: Voucher Form, Reimbursement Form, Satisfaction Survey, Training Survey, W-9 Form, Valid Proof of Payment. Forms must be completed by the family…
ARCH Annotated Bibliography of Respite and Crisis Care Studies, 6th Edition, 2022
The literature review for this updated bibliography adds summaries of 19 peer-reviewed journal articles. Articles were included from the time period 2020, where the 5th edition left off, through 2022.…
South Carolina Data Elements for Lifespan Respite Reporting
Developed by the South Carolina Lifespan Respite Project A list of data elements for measuring demographic, process data (unduplicated counts of caregivers and care receivers receiving respite by age, gender…
Oklahoma Lifespan Respite Grant Program Pre and Post Respite Voucher Surveys
Developed by Sooner Success for the OK Lifespan Respite Care Grant Program These surveys administered before receiving respite through the voucher program and after receiving respite help assess the initial…
Collaborators/Partners Fulfillment of Agreement Matrix
Prepared by ARCH as a sample measurement tool for Lifespan Respite grantees/partners. In the far left hand column, list each agency the Lifespan Respite program collaborates with and has an…
The Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCSI)
The Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCSI) is a tool that can be used to quickly screen for caregiver strain with long-term family caregivers. It is a 13-question tool that measures…
Health Benefits of Senior Corps
Issue Brief Developed by the Corporation for National and Community Service Senior Companion Caregiver Study The Corporation for National and Community Service conducted the Senior Companion caregiver study to establish…
More Nationally Recognized Tools:
See these websites for validated measurement and assessment tools:
Compendium of Annotated Tools, FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-based Child Abuse Prevention.
Time for Living and Caring: Making Respite Services Work for You! from researchers at the University of Utah includes assessment tools and scales for Satisfaction with Caregiving (p 6), Positive Aspects of Caregiving (p 6), and Modified Caregiver Burden Inventory (p 4).
Assessing Caregiver Stress, Burden and Coping (APA)- overview
Brown University Toolkit of Instruments to Measure End-of-Life Care
- Screening and Assessment Tools for Child Welfare
- Coping Health Inventory For Parents
- Perceived benefits of caregiving
- Perceived Support Scale
- Picot Caregiver Rewards Scale
- Revised Scale for Caregiving Self-Efficacy
- Assessing Behavior, Observation and Functioning in Care Recipients
- Assessing Health Problems
- Cognitive Problem Assessment Tools
- Quality of Care Measures
- Evaluating Care Recipient Mental Health
- Impact on Family Scale
- The Psychosocial Assessment Tool
- Parenting Stress Index
- Family Burden of Injury Interview
References
American Psychological Association, Public Interest Directorate. Caregiver Assessment Tools.
Family Caregiver Alliance and Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging (2012; 2nd Edition). Selected Caregiver Assessment Measures: A Resource Inventory for Practitioners
Lund, D; Wright, SD; Caserta, M; Utz, R; Lindfelt, C; Montoro-Rodriguez, J; and Shon, H (2014). Time for Living and Caring, Making Respite Services Work for You.
US Administration on Aging. Performance Measurement Outcome Project (POMP).