| Session Title: The 'Lives Saved Tool' and its Use in the Evaluation Cycle |
| Demonstration Session 790 to be held in Panzacola Section F3 on Saturday, Nov 14, 11:50 AM to 12:35 PM |
| Sponsored by the Health Evaluation TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Ingrid Friberg, Johns Hopkins University, ifriberg@jhsph.edu |
| Abstract: The Lives Saved Tool (LiST) is a software tool that can aid evaluation of efforts to reduce neonatal, infant and under five mortality in developing countries. This new modeling program allows users to set-up and run multiple scenarios simultaneously to see the estimated impact of different intervention packages and coverage levels while using country-specific baseline data and contextual factors. Its function has been assessed with data from large scale surveys as well as research studies. LiST can be used in all phases of program evaluation. During pre-evaluation planning, LiST can project potential impacts on mortality. During an on-going evaluation, LiST can model interim results prior to obtaining mortality data or when mortality data will not be available. After a program is concluded, it can be used to assess program or data quality in relationship to expected outcomes. This tool can be an integral part of evaluations focused on reducing mortality. |