The six chapters of this theme issue attempt to define conceptual and methodological issues
in the evaluation of integrated services systems and to begin to synthesize some of these …

This article calls attention to the fact that evaluators are increasingly being called upon to
evaluate integrated human service delivery systems. This is a complex policy and program …

A multidimensional framework for conceptualizing human services integration initiatives Page
1 The ability to define and understand the “blah box” of human services integmtion initiatives is …

This article discusses measurement issues that arise when evaluators attempt to assess the
meaning and extent of integrated service delivery in human services programs. Service …

Methodological issues in evaluating integrated services initiatives Page 1 This chapter explores
the conceptuulqaiion unnd de3ign ojsludies thal evaluate integrated services initiatives and …

Human services integration is both a popular and perplexing idea. It is popular because it
holds the promise of providing improved services to clients by creating more efficient and …

Abstract THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT TREND TOWARD BUILDING COMPREHENSIVE,
ACCOUNTABLE, AND PRODUCTIVE HUMAN SERVICE SYSTEMS AT THE COMMUNITY …

It is generally believed that the existing human services structure is most accurately
described as an array of potentially related programs that deliver distinct benefits or services …

Baumheier was asked to assess the research literature on services integration. In particular,
the committee was interested in determining whether empirical evidence exists that might …

Services “integration” is presented as a multidimensional concept and analyzed as an
organizational innovation relative to:(a) four hierarchical levels of service delivery …