Table 1 CoPs performance assessment criteria. Mexico and Nicaragua, 2013–2015
Criteria | Source of evidence | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3 | 5 | ||
Integration of the CoP Proper communication and consensus mechanisms among CoP members | Concept Systems Global platform | Few members of the CoP communicate among them, while most of them participate randomly in group tasks and discussions | Good communication among all members, but the CoP faces difficulties in finding consensus for action and irregular members’ presence and/or active participation in group tasks and discussions | Good communication among all members facilitating consensus for action and fostering group work and regular members’ presence and/or active participation in the group tasks and discussions |
Ownership of the methodology Creative and effective use of implementation research methodology | Results reports presented by CoPs (field diary) | The methodology is deficiently used due to organization problems inside the CoP | The methodology is used and most difficulties are solved | The methodology is used in a swift manner and difficulties are solved with innovative procedures |
Timely delivery of products* Capacity to generate and deliver good quality products on time | Results reports presented by CoPs (field diary) | Failure to deliver any of the three main products on time and with satisfactory technical quality | Delivery of the first or second main products with minor technical flaws | Timely delivery of all three main products with satisfactory technical quality |
Feedback to decision-makers Presentation of results to maternal health personnel and authorities | Reports on meetings with health authorities (field diary) | The final results of the CoP’s work are only socialized among its members | The final results of the CoP’s work are socialized among peer health personnel or local level health authorities | The final results of the CoP’s work are socialized among local high-level health authorities and health system staff |
Influence on program changes Use of evidence generated by the CoP by health authorities | Follow-up of modifications in the maternal health services with decision-makers | The results of the CoP’s work have not been used but its own organization has been useful | The results of the CoP’s work have been used for the implementation of actions to improve the maternal health program in which its members work | The results of the CoP’s work have been used for the implementation of actions to improve the maternal health program in which its members work as well as interventions in other domains |