An evaluation of the Silver Chain Grief Support Service.

Client satisfaction is recognized as an important indicator in performance monitoring and evaluation. The Silver Chain Grief Support Service was evaluated using client satisfaction as a performance indicator. Data were collected via mailed, telephone and personal interviews utilizing the Client Sati...

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Main Author: Schutze, Joan
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Curtin University 1997
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/181
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Summary:Client satisfaction is recognized as an important indicator in performance monitoring and evaluation. The Silver Chain Grief Support Service was evaluated using client satisfaction as a performance indicator. Data were collected via mailed, telephone and personal interviews utilizing the Client Satisfaction Questionnarie-8, dimensions of the Evaluation Ranking Scale, and open-ended questions. Results indicate high levels of satisfaction with the service. Findings and limitations of the evaluation are discussed. Recommendations for improvement of the service are presented.