Qualitative evaluation of the Barcelona Drug Action Plan 2013-2016
Year:
2016
Commissioned by:
Main objective:
To carry out a qualitative evaluation of the Barcelona Action Plan on Drugs (PADB), focusing on certain groups considered to be of particular interest.
Summary:
Interventions in the field of drug use are inherently complex, as the PADB shows. The lines of action of the PADB show the variety of groups involved, from citizens to professionals, including all types of target groups. In addition, the interventions have a different scope, both in terms of population and territory; some are generic and unspecific, while others are focused and specific. Within this framework of complexity, the evaluation of the PADB requires multiple methodological approaches, including qualitative methodology, if we want to obtain quality results. Within the framework of the PADB evaluation, the qualitative methodology will provide knowledge that will make it possible to improve the processes, effectiveness and relevance of the actions, in short, it will make it possible to optimise resources and increase their quality. In general terms, in order to demonstrate its relevance in the evaluation of the PADB, the qualitative methodology makes it possible to capture the dynamic and changing nature of the phenomenon of drug use. It makes it possible to analyse the interactions between individuals and groups within the socio-cultural framework in which they take place, and to capture the symbolic and ideological value of their actions. Through direct observation or the use of words, “data” are obtained that show the object of evaluation in its complexity. In the PABD, the qualitative methodology will provide knowledge on the aspects that enable or hinder the success of the actions and on the needs of the groups. In this sense, the voices of the groups involved are essential for understanding the reality of the PABD. The richness of their opinions and points of view makes it possible to understand to what extent and in what sense the “main measures of the strategic line” have been achieved, as well as the deficits and successes. The qualitative evaluation focused on the groups will make it possible to improve the quality of the future PADB.
Keywords:
Qualitative evaluation, drug plans, Barcelona, drug addiction, care, care resources, community, young people, ICT.
